Notes
Applying learning rates of 74% of cost over 40 years in a low scenario from today's costs and 126% in a high cost scenario.
| Category | Conventional Gas Electricity Generation | |
| Source | Parsons Brinckerhoff | |
| Capital cost | £(2010)445-1014/Kwpeak | 445–1014£(2010)/KW |
| Operating cost | £m(2010)12.5-35.7/850MW | 15–42£(2010)/KW |
| Year for which cost is valid | 2050 | 2050 |
| Typical size | 850MW | |
| Typical average output | 100% | |
| Typical efficiency | 57-60% | |
| Typical life | 20-35 years | |
Applying learning rates of 74% of cost over 40 years in a low scenario from today's costs and 126% in a high cost scenario.