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On 17/08/16 13:37, Tim Streater wrote:
In article , The Natural Philosopher
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On 17/08/16 12:40, Tim Streater wrote:
In article , The Natural Philosopher
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Exactly. Windmills haven't fallen in price. Offshore its £3billion
per GW nameplate capacity

At around 35% capacity factor.

Does this mean that you'll never see more than 350MW from this lot,
given optimum conditions all round?

No it means it will average 350MW.


OK, so what could it peak at and sustain given just the right wind
conditions?

Whatever its nameplate capacity is.


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