Table 6
Economical characteristics of the energy supply technologies [1] [35], [36], [37], [38].
Technology Type Investment cost [C$] O&M cost (C$/year) Efficiency
PV Poly-crystalline 5162 PPVþ2858 1% total investment 15%
Solar collector Glazed flat-plate 812 PSCþ2419 1% total investment 40%
Wind turbine Horizontal axis 3300 PWT 1% total investment 45%
Heat pump Ground source 1356 PHPþ17,368 1% total investment 5
Heat storage tank Water based 512 PHST þ1015 2% total investment e
Biomass boiler Water based 4288 (Pbb)0.727 2% total investment 80%