Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Calculator

Calculate the levelized cost of energy for solar, wind, gas, coal, and nuclear power plants. Compare against grid electricity prices.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constantkʙ1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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Formula Definitions

The Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Calculator works by applying a well-defined formula to the values you enter. Understanding the formula behind the calculation helps you interpret the result and check that your inputs are correct. Below we break down the key components that drive the LCOE Calculator.

The core formula used by this calculator is:

Result = f(physical quantities, constants, conditions)

Each variable in the formula has a specific meaning:

  • physical quantities — Measured values with units entered into the LCOE Calculator.
  • constants — Physical or chemical constants (e.g. CODATA values, gas constant, Avogadro's number).
  • conditions — Temperature, pressure, concentration, or environmental state of the system.
  • Result — Computed physical or chemical quantity with associated units.

Note: Compare results with standard reference values or published experimental data.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the required values. Enter the required values into the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Calculator input fields.
  2. Adjust settings. Adjust any settings, select applicable options, or choose units as needed.
  3. Calculate the result. Press Calculate to compute the result using the underlying formula.
  4. Interpret the output. Review and interpret your result using the provided context, reference ranges, or explanatory notes.

Glossary and Definitions

Physical quantity
A measurable property of a physical system, expressed as a numeric value with units.
Constant
A fixed, well-defined value (e.g. a CODATA constant) used across scientific calculations.
Significant figures
The digits in a measurement that carry meaning, reflecting the precision of the instrument.
Reference value
A published standard or experimental value used to validate a calculated result.
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