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Wind Turbine Capacity Factor Calculator

Estimate a wind turbine's capacity factor and annual energy output given its power curve and site wind distribution. Essential for wind farm feasibility studies and investment analysis.

Cut-in Wind Speed (m/s)

Rated Wind Speed (m/s)

Cut-out Wind Speed (m/s)

Site Average Wind Speed (m/s)

Weibull Shape Parameter

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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.

Average Wind Speed (m/s)

Cut-in Wind Speed (m/s)

Rated Wind Speed (m/s)

Cut-out Wind Speed (m/s)

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Key differences

	Wind Turbine Capacity Factor Calculator	Wind Energy Capacity Factor Calculator
Category	Wind Energy	Wind Energy
Inputs required	5	4
Result	Estimated Capacity Factor (%)	Capacity Factor (%)
What it does	Estimate a wind turbine's capacity factor and annual energy output given its power curve and site wind distribution. Essential for wind farm feasibility studies and investment analysis.	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.