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FACTOR
How is it measured?
Measuring Electrical Power
Power
Outputat a given moment in time
Measured in watts, kilowatts (KW), or megawatts (MW)
Energy
Outputover a period of time
Measured in:
Watt-hours
Kilowatt-hours
(KwH)
Megawatt-hours (MwH)
Calculated by multiplying power and time
Capacity Factor (CF)
Comparison of maximum possible to actual
Maximum
Calculated by multiplying the rated power by the hours
in a period of time
Actual
Calculated by measuring the actual output for a period
of time
Example: Wind turbine rated at 1 MW
CF = (1 MW x 8760 Hrs) / 2628 MwH = 30%
Typical Capacity Factors
Wind 30%
Solar photovoltaic cells 15%
Coal plant 80%
Nuclear plant 90%
Wind Power Capacity Factor