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Wind Energy
Wind Energy Capacity Factor Calculator
Estimates a wind turbine's capacity factor — the ratio of actual output to maximum possible output — and annual energy yield. Use it when evaluating a site's wind resource or comparing turbine performance specifications.
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Wind Energy
Wind Turbine Annual Energy Calculator
Estimate a turbine or wind farm's annual energy production from its rated capacity and the expected capacity factor. This is the standard first-order metric used in project finance and PPA negotiation.
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Key differences
| Wind Energy Capacity Factor Calculator | Wind Turbine Annual Energy Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wind Energy | Wind Energy |
| Inputs required | 4 | 2 |
| Result | Capacity Factor (%) | Annual Energy Production (kWh) |
| What it does | Estimates a wind turbine's capacity factor — the ratio of actual output to maximum possible output — and annual energy yield. Use it when evaluating a site's wind resource or comparing turbine performance specifications. | Estimate a turbine or wind farm's annual energy production from its rated capacity and the expected capacity factor. This is the standard first-order metric used in project finance and PPA negotiation. |