Question: A power company can develop a hydroelectric project at one of two capacity levels, 1 MW or 2 MW , at the cost of $

A power company can develop a hydroelectric project at one of two capacity
levels, 1 MW or 2 MW , at the cost of $1 billion, or $1.75 billion, respectively.
Construction in either case takes 1 year's time, with the cost being incurred
immediately. If the smaller capacity is chosen, it is not possible to increase
capacity at a later date. The company can sell the capacity from 1 MW on
a contractual basis for a net revenue of $200 million per year (in perpetuity)
with payments beginning in 2 years' time (i.e.,1 year after the construc-
tion period). No customer will currently purchase the second megawatt of
capacity, but a second party (e.g., another state or country) will contract to
purchase the second megawatt of power for $300 million per year in perpe-
tuity beginning 10 years from now (with the first payment at the end of that
year).
(a) Find the NPV of building for each capacity level if the interest rate is
5%. Should the power company invest in 0,1, or 2 MW of capacity?
 A power company can develop a hydroelectric project at one of

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