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From wikipedia [1] > Typical capacity factors of current wind farms are between 25 and 45% Offshore being about 10% higher than on land. Of note is that it i
by BenoitP 3y ago
From wikipedia [1]
> Typical capacity factors of current wind farms are between 25 and 45%
Offshore being about 10% higher than on land.
Of note is that it is in unconstrained conditions, defined by the weather; when it is needed or when a flexible production can reduce its output, or when flexible consumption can absorb it. As renewables' share increase, this is becoming a problem in some parts of the world: electricity prices can even go negative at times.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacity_factor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacity_factor
- colechristensen 3y agoIt’s a problem that fixes itself. The market for renewable energy is different because of these peaks, it just takes a while for business to learn to take advantage of the opportunities periodic low pricing.