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How is the average modelled capacity factor calculated for wind and solar assets?

Methodology for capacity factor calculations in Wood Mackenzie’s models

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Written by Krishna Sharma
Updated over 2 months ago

The average modelled capacity factor for wind and solar assets is calculated using project-level resource data and generation modelling. This incorporates inputs such as wind speed, solar irradiance, technology characteristics, and site-specific conditions to estimate expected generation over time.

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