MAXIMIZING PROFITABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION: CATTLE THRESHOLD STUDY
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This paper addresses the crucial question of establishing the threshold at which cattle waste-to-energy technology (WET) attains commercial viability. The criterion for commercial feasibility is rooted in the attainment of a positive net present value (NPV) [1, 2]. Below this threshold, the NPV turns negative, thus indicating the boundary for commercial sustainability. To ascertain this pivotal threshold, an optimization process is undertaken wherein the cattle WET is analyzed across varying cattle quantities. Through systematic optimization, the precise quantity of cattle required for initiating commercially applicable cattle WET systems is identified. This study contributes to the understanding of the economic viability of cattle WET and offers insights into the range of cattle numbers where the technology can be profitably deployed.
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Cattle waste-to-energy technology, commercial viability, net present value, optimization, economic sustainabilityDownloads
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