Utility-Scale Energy Technology Capacity Factors

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This chart indicates the range of recent capacity factor estimates for utility-scale renewable energy technologies.

The dots indicate the average, and the vertical lines represent the range: Average +1 standard deviation and average -1 standard deviation.

If you are seeking utility-scale technology cost and performance estimates, please visit the Transparent Cost Database website for NREL's information regarding vehicles, biofuels, and electricity generation.

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(February 2016 Update)		 Operations and Maintenance
(February 2016 Update)		 Utility-Scale Capacity Factors LCOE Calculator
Capacity factor for energy technologies. For more information, please visit the Transparent Cost Database.

Source: Transparent Cost Database

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