Trent & Walani
Walani
Hey Trent, I was just checking out this new wave energy tech—thought you might find the efficiency numbers interesting.
Trent
Nice find, thanks for the heads up. How do the numbers stack up against the current baselines? I'm always looking for a clear efficiency lift and a strong ROI curve.
Walani
They’re looking at about a 15% boost over the old baseline, so for a 10‑MW plant that means an extra 1.5 MW of clean power. That’s a nice lift and, if the install cost stays around the same, the ROI curve looks like it could drop from 5.5 years to about 4 years. It’s still a bit of a gamble on the upfront tech, but the numbers are promising.
Trent
That’s a solid upside. If the cost stay flat, the payback shrink to four years is a sweet spot—shorter than most green projects. Still, I’d dig the risk profile of the new tech, run a sensitivity on the capital and maintenance curves, and compare to the industry’s benchmark. If the risk is manageable, it could be a good add‑on to a diversified renewable portfolio.
Walani
Sounds like you’ve got the right numbers to start a solid case. Just make sure you’re keeping an eye on the cost curves – those early adopters sometimes hit a few hiccups. If the risk stays in check, adding it to your mix could keep the portfolio balanced while boosting your green creds. Good call on running that sensitivity, that’s the key.
Trent
Got it, will keep a close eye on the cost curves and run that sensitivity analysis right away. Appreciate the heads‑up.
Walani
Glad I could help—let me know how the numbers turn out! Good luck with the analysis.