Notes
The definition of 'Demonstration' project is given as the first 10MW project for a developer.
Document assumes that demonstration projects take place around 2014.
| Category | Wave | |
| Source | Ernst and Young 2010 | |
| Capital cost | £m(2010)4.1-5.7/MWpeak | 4100–5700£(2010)/kWpeak |
| Operating cost | £m(2010)0.24-0.35/MWpeak | 240–350£(2010)/kWpeak |
| Year for which cost is valid | 2014 | 2014 |
| Typical size | 10 MW | |
| Typical average output | 33% | |
| Typical life | 20 years | |
The definition of 'Demonstration' project is given as the first 10MW project for a developer.
Document assumes that demonstration projects take place around 2014.