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Wind Turbine Investment Cost Calculator

Calculates the simple payback period for a wind turbine investment by dividing total upfront costs by net annual profit from electricity sales minus O&M expenses. Use it to compare turbine projects and screen financial viability quickly.

Initial Turbine Cost ($)

Installation & Infrastructure Cost ($)

Annual Energy Production (MWh)

Electricity Price ($/kWh)

Annual O&M Costs ($)

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Wind Energy

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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Key differences

	Wind Turbine Investment Cost Calculator	Wind Turbine Capacity Factor Calculator
Category	Wind Energy	Wind Energy
Inputs required	5	5
Result	Simple Payback Period (years)	Estimated Capacity Factor (%)
What it does	Calculates the simple payback period for a wind turbine investment by dividing total upfront costs by net annual profit from electricity sales minus O&M expenses. Use it to compare turbine projects and screen financial viability quickly.	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.