Submitted by captainquirk t3_11q9db0 in dataisbeautiful
dsafklj t1_jc42gdm wrote
I really wish someone would do this kind of analysis looking at expected total generation rather than name plate capacity. The capacity factor is going to vary a lot for the renewables based on specific project and be much higher otherwise (though some natural gas will be peaker plants). The nuclear plants are likely going to be running at 95+% of capacity, the solar much less.
Also, I can't decide if I'm annoyed that this labeled 'generating capacity' when including battery installations that technically speaking don't generate anything, just time shift supply/demand. I can see the point (both ways), but still...
mhornberger t1_jc46r70 wrote
>I really wish someone would do this kind of analysis looking at expected total generation rather than name plate capacity.
xylopyrography t1_jc5dprb wrote
Yeah I'm no fan of the labeling either.
I'd rather at least a predicted amount of annual energy produced. If batteries are to be included, it should be the amount by which they improve solar and other intermittent sources' efficiency.
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