LCOS Calculator

LCOS = NPV(total costs) / NPV(energy discharged). Energy discharged per cycle = 1 kWh × discharge efficiency. CAPEX charged in year 0; O&M discounted annually. Round-trip efficiency = charge × discharge efficiencies.

Storage CAPEX (€/kWh)

€/kWh

O&M (% of CAPEX/yr)

%/yr

Charge efficiency (%)

Discharge efficiency (%)

Cycle life (cycles)

cycles

Cycles per year

/yr

Discount rate (%)

Project life (years)

years

LCOS Results

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LCOS
€/MWh discharged

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Round-Trip Efficiency
%

NPV of Total Costs

€/kWh installed

CAPEX Component

€/MWh

O&M Component

€/MWh

Effective Lifetime

years (cycle-limited)

LCOS Cost Breakdown

Based on 1 kWh of installed capacity. All values in €/MWh discharged.