Defiant Power Solutions

PrimeCore 450 · Cost Analysis Tool

ROI & Operating Cost Calculator

Enter your project parameters to compare natural-gas generation against diesel, utility power, and across rental, lease, and purchase commercial models.

Project Parameters

kW
hrs
months

Estimated generation: 182,640 kWh/mo · 2,191,680 kWh/yr

Fuel & Energy Costs

$/MMBtu
BTU/kWh
$/kWh
$/gal
kWh/gal
$/kWh

Commercial Model Costs

Equipment cost only. Fuel and maintenance costs are calculated separately above.

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Maintenance & Optional Costs

$/kWh
$/mo
$
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Natural Gas Operating Cost Summary

Monthly Fuel Cost
$12,054
natural gas only
Monthly Total OpEx
$15,246
fuel + maint + service
NG Fuel Cost / kWh
$0.066
Total OpEx / kWh
$0.083

Savings vs. Alternatives

ComparisonTheir Cost / kWhMonthly SavingsAnnual Savings
vs. Diesel Generator$0.420$61,463$737,555
vs. Utility / Grid Power$0.120$6,671$80,051

Savings reflect variable fuel and maintenance costs only. Equipment costs are compared separately below.

Rental vs. Lease vs. Purchase

ModelMonthly (all-in)Cost / kWh36-Mo Total
Rental
incl. delivery/install
$23,940$0.131$861,853
Lease
incl. delivery/install
$22,440$0.123$807,853
Purchase
$311,200 upfront
$15,940$0.087$885,053

Purchase ROI & Payback (vs. Rental)

Upfront Investment
$311,200
purchase + D&I + tax
Break-Even
38.9 mo
vs. rental
Projected ROI
-7.5%
over 36 months
Net Savings
$-23,200
purchase vs. rental (36 mo)

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Results are estimates for planning purposes only. Actual operating costs, savings, and returns depend on site-specific load profile, actual fuel consumption rates, local fuel pricing, utility tariff structure, financing terms, installation requirements, regulatory conditions, tax treatment, and equipment configuration. Contact Defiant Power Solutions for actual PrimeCore 450 performance specifications and a formal project quote.