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docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.md
docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.md
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- Input file
- Case report file
- Link
* - Case Study: 500 MWe EGS modeled on Fervo Cape Station Phase II (`documentation <https://nrel.github.io/GEOPHIRES-X/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.html>`__)
- `Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt>`__
- `.out <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.out>`__
- `link <https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-4>`__
* - Case Study: 500 MWe EGS modeled on Fervo Cape Station (`documentation <https://nrel.github.io/GEOPHIRES-X/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html>`__)
- `Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.txt>`__
- `.out <tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.out>`__
- `link <https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-5>`__
* - Example 1: EGS Electricity
- `example1.txt <tests/examples/example1.txt>`__
- `.out <tests/examples/example1.out>`__
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# [v2025-08-11] Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station
# [Deprecated] Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station

**⚠️ This is a previous version of the case study. The case study has been updated since the release of this version.**
[Click here](https://github.com/NREL/GEOPHIRES-X/blob/main/docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.md#case-study-500-mwe-egs-project-modeled-on-fervo-cape-station) to find the latest version.
[Click here](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html) to find the latest version.

---

The GEOPHIRES example `Fervo_Project_Cape-4_vv2025-08-11` is a case study of a 500 MWe EGS Project modeled
The GEOPHIRES example `Fervo_Project_Cape-4` is a case study of a 500 MWe EGS Project modeled
on Fervo Cape Station with its April 2025-announced
[upsizing from 400 MW to 500 MW](https://fervoenergy.com/fervo-energy-announces-31-mw-power-purchase-agreement-with-shell-energy/).
Case study inputs are formulated using a combination of publicly available data, extrapolations, and estimates.
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Key case study results include LCOE = $81.1/MWh and CAPEX = $5000/kW.

[Click here](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-02-24) to
[Click here](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-4) to
interactively explore the case study in the GEOPHIRES web interface.

## Approach & Methodology
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## Inputs

See [Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-08-11.txt](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-08-11.txt)
See [Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt)
in source code for the full set of inputs.

### Economic Parameters
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## Results

See [Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-08-11.out](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-08-11.out)
See [Fervo_Project_Cape-4.out](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.out)
in source code for the complete results.

### Economic Results
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## Introduction

The GEOPHIRES example `Fervo_Project_Cape-4` is a case study of a 500 MWe EGS project modeled
The GEOPHIRES example `Fervo_Project_Cape-5` is a case study of a 500 MWe EGS project modeled
on Phases I and II of [Fervo Energy's Cape Station](https://capestation.com/).

Key case study results include LCOE = {{ '$' ~ lcoe_usd_per_mwh ~ '/MWh' }} and IRR = {{ irr_pct ~ '%' }}.

[Click here](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-4) to
[Click here](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-5) to
interactively explore the case study in the GEOPHIRES web interface.

### Modeling Overview: A Conservative, Second-of-a-Kind Analog
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industry.
The results serve as reference points for what is achievable using current technology in high-grade resources.

**Template for Resource Assessment & Custom Modeling:** The example input file (`Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt`) is intended
**Template for Resource Assessment & Custom Modeling:** The example input file (`Fervo_Project_Cape-5.txt`) is intended
as customizable template for modeling other resources.
Users can input local geologic data (gradient, rock properties) into this template to evaluate how a Cape Station-style
design would perform in different geographies (e.g., Nevada vs. Utah vs. International).
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The Inputs and Results tables document key assumptions, inputs, and a comparison of results with reference
values.
Note that these are not the exhaustive sets of inputs and results, which are available in source code and
the [web interface](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-4).
the [web interface](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-5).

### Inputs

See [Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.txt)
See [Fervo_Project_Cape-5.txt](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.txt)
in source code for the full set of inputs.

#### Reservoir Parameters
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## Results

See [Fervo_Project_Cape-4.out](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-4.out)
See [Fervo_Project_Cape-5.out](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/tests/examples/Fervo_Project_Cape-5.out)
in source code for the complete results.

### Economic Results
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.. raw:: html

<!-- For screen: interactive SVG -->
<object data="_images/fervo_project_cape-4-sensitivity-analysis-lcoe.svg"
<object data="_images/fervo_project_cape-5-sensitivity-analysis-lcoe.svg"
type="image/svg+xml"
class="sensitivity-chart-interactive"></object>

<!-- For print: static PNG -->
<img src="_images/fervo_project_cape-4-sensitivity-analysis-lcoe.png"
<img src="_images/fervo_project_cape-5-sensitivity-analysis-lcoe.png"
alt="LCOE Sensitivity Analysis Chart"
class="sensitivity-chart-print">

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.. raw:: html

<object data="_images/fervo_project_cape-4-sensitivity-analysis-irr.svg"
<object data="_images/fervo_project_cape-5-sensitivity-analysis-irr.svg"
type="image/svg+xml"
class="sensitivity-chart-interactive"></object>

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.. raw:: html

<object data="_images/fervo_project_cape-4-sensitivity-analysis-project_npv.svg"
<object data="_images/fervo_project_cape-5-sensitivity-analysis-project_npv.svg"
type="image/svg+xml"
class="sensitivity-chart-interactive"></object>

<img src="_images/fervo_project_cape-4-sensitivity-analysis-project_npv.png"
<img src="_images/fervo_project_cape-5-sensitivity-analysis-project_npv.png"
alt="NPV Sensitivity Analysis Chart"
class="sensitivity-chart-print">

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## Previous Versions

This page describes the current version of the `Fervo_Project_Cape-4` GEOPHIRES example.
Documentation is available for the following previous versions, which are deprecated in favor of the current version:
Documentation is available for the following previous case study versions, which are deprecated in favor of the current version:

1. [Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-08-11](https://github.com/softwareengineerprogrammer/GEOPHIRES/blob/main/docs/Fervo_Project_Cape-4_v2025-08-11.md#case-study-500-mwe-egs-project-modeled-on-fervo-cape-station)
1. [Fervo_Project_Cape-4](Fervo_Project_Cape-4.html)

{# TODO others e.g. Fervo_Project_Cape-3... #}

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## Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station

See documentation: [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](Fervo_Project_Cape-4.html).
See documentation: [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](Fervo_Project_Cape-5.html).
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### Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station

[Web interface link](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-4)
[Web interface link](https://gtp.scientificwebservices.com/geophires/?geophires-example-id=Fervo_Project_Cape-5)

Documentation: [Case Study: 500 MWe EGS Project Modeled on Fervo Cape Station](Fervo_Project_Cape-4.html).

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