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The cost of Solar 1 plant in California with a capacity of 10 MW was estimated to be $14,000/kW. If electricity generated is sold at a price of $0.09/kWh, how long will it take for this plant to pay for

The cost of Solar 1 plant in California with a capacity of 10 MW was estimated to be $14,000/kW. If electricity generated is sold at a price of $0.09/kWh, how long will it take for this plant to pay for itself? Assume the plant operates 5000 hours a year at the maximum capacity of 10 MW.

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