Research Article

Experimental and Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar-Geothermal Organic Rankine Cycle Technology for Power Generation in Nepal

Table 8

Various scenarios with influencing parameters (R245fa).

Working fluid R245fa ()
ScenarioNet present value (NPV, $)Payback period (PP, years)Internal rate of return (IRR, %)Benefit-cost ratio

Annual production in power (increase)385325.85.5171.62
Annual production in power (decrease)219104.87.871.08
Annual equivalent cost (increase)157904.88.9111.23
Annual equivalent cost (decrease)280304.85.5141.5
Interest rate (increase)177294.48121.3
Interest rate (decrease)266638.47.212.41.1