Present value (PV) of cash flow differences in years when investing in solar vs the status quo led to higher cash outflows with investment than the status quo across 35 agricultural firms in Arkansas (2023), using net metering
| Min | Avg | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr. 1 loan | |||
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$559,251 | −$103,363 | −$5,565 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 5 yr | −$291,947 | −$53,749 | −$2,901 |
| 20-yr. 1 loan | |||
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$160,637 | −$38,495 | −$541 |
| Total PV of Neg Cashflow 5 yr | −$116,234 | −$28,606 | −$541 |
| 10-yr. 2 loans | |||
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$20,455 | −$2,823 | $0 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 5 yr | −$54,110 | −$10,864 | $0 |
| 20-yr. 2 loans | |||
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$5,826 | −$1,156 | $0 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 5 yr | −$12,203 | −$2,007 | $0 |
| Min | Avg | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$559,251 | −$103,363 | −$5,565 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 5 yr | −$291,947 | −$53,749 | −$2,901 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$160,637 | −$38,495 | −$541 |
| Total PV of Neg Cashflow 5 yr | −$116,234 | −$28,606 | −$541 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$20,455 | −$2,823 | $0 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 5 yr | −$54,110 | −$10,864 | $0 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 1 yr | −$5,826 | −$1,156 | $0 |
| Total PV of Neg Cash flow 5 yr | −$12,203 | −$2,007 | $0 |
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