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The stated 2.4GW of the article is "nameplate" output (± peak output). You computed the average generation over a whole month. The difference between both is
by andruby 3y ago
The stated 2.4GW of the article is "nameplate" output (± peak output).
You computed the average generation over a whole month.
The difference between both is called "capacity factor" and is of course different per region. I've found some online numbers between 30 and 45%. Multiplying your 53% number with a 35% CF becomes a more realistic but less impressive 18.5%
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power#Capacity_factor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power#Capacity_factor