Notes
Efficiency based on DUKES, 2005, Table 5.10. Load factor is based on an average of conventional thermal and other stations (DUKES, 2005, Table 5.6); Costs are assumed based on $900/kWe US EPA
| Category | Oil Electricity Generation plants | |
| Source | Markal 3.24 | |
| Capital cost | £(2000)500/KW | 648£(2010)/KW |
| Operating cost | £(2000)16/KWpeak plus £(2000)0.07/GJ | 22£(2010)/KWpeak |
| Year for which cost is valid | 2000 | 2000 |
| Typical average output | 41% | |
| Typical efficiency | 34% | |
| Typical life | 30 years | |
Efficiency based on DUKES, 2005, Table 5.10. Load factor is based on an average of conventional thermal and other stations (DUKES, 2005, Table 5.6); Costs are assumed based on $900/kWe US EPA