What is the general capacity factor a wind energy system?
A. A wind energy system is “fueled” by the wind, which blows steadily at times and not at all at other times. During the year there are times when the wind does not blow or at speeds below which the wind turbine will turn to produce energy. Even when the wind is blowing the wind energy system does not always produce energy at its full rated capacity. The capacity factor of wind energy systems ranges from 25 percent to 45 percent. The theoretical maximum capacity factor for a rotor wind turbine is 59 percent. Off shore wind energy systems will achieve higher capacity factors.
