Calculator
Wind Capacity Factor Calculator
For cities, institutions & communities. Result, assumptions, chart, comparisons and recommendations.
Unit system— all inputs and outputs convert automatically
Inputs
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Capacity factor
20
%
Notes
- • Marginal — check wind resource.
Breakdown chart
Visual comparison of each component (h).
- Full-load hours/year
- 1750.00 h
- Rated production if 100%
- 17520.00 MWh
Methodology & sources
Formula
CF = actual / (rated · 8760)Sources
- • IEA Wind Task 26
- • EIA Electric Power Monthly