Raytron Technical Review RESEARCH ARTICLE
Lifecycle Cost Analysis: CCA vs Copper
Received: 2025-12 Accepted: 2026-02 Published: 03/2026
DOI: 10.1234/raytron.2026.WP-02-15
1. Introduction
1.1 total cost of ownershipcost
TCOincluding from to cost 。
Cost CompositionDecomposition Diagram
MEDIA TODO2. Cost
2.1 material cost
CCAmaterial cost as 36%。
3. CostAnalysis
4. Cost
5. Cost
6. TCO
Create TCOvs Curve
MEDIA TODO7. Case Studies
8. Conclusion
CCAin applications provides significant total cost of ownership，especiallyin cost sensitive and Weightsensitiveapplications 。
Figures
Cost CompositionDecomposition Diagram
Create TCOComparison Curve
Tables
Table 1 TCO Framework
| Phase | Cu Cost Factor | CCA Cost Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Material Cost | Lower Material Cost |
| Installation | Weight、Treatment | Easier Handling |
| Operation | Loss | Higher Losses |
| Maintenance | standards | Similar |
| Service Life | Recycling Value | Lower Recycling Value |
Table 2 Material Cost (March 2026)
| Material | Price ($/ton) | Density (g/cm³) | Volume Cost ($/m³) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 8,890 | 8.96 | 79,700 |
| Aluminum | 2,450 | 2.70 | 6,600 |
| CCA-62% | Calculated | 3.63 | ~29,000 |
Table 3 Cost Index Comparison
| Material | Cost Index (Cu=1.0) |
|---|---|
| Copper | 1.00 |
| CCA-62% | 0.36 |
| CCA-70% | 0.42 |
| CCA-80% | 0.55 |
Table 4 Case Study: 10km Cable
| Item | Copper | CCA-62% | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Cost | $80,000 | $29,000 | $51,000 |
| Installation Cost | $15,000 | $12,000 | $3,000 |
| 20Year Loss | $8,000 | $13,000 | -$5,000 |
| TotalCost | $103,000 | $54,000 | $49,000 |
References
- London Metal Exchange Historical Prices LME (2026)
- Energy Efficiency Indicators IEA (2025)