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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site capacity factor The amount of energy a facility generates in one year divided by the total amount it could generate if it ran at full capacity. A capacity factor of one implies that the system ran at full capacity the entire year. The capacity factor for a wind farm ranges from 20% to 35%, thirty-five percent being close to the technology potential. Related categories    • ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND SUPPLY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP