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Generator nameplate capacity — (installed) The maximum rated output of a generator, prime mover, or other electric power production equipment under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer. Installed generator nameplate capacity is commonly expressed in megawatts… … Energy terms
Nameplate capacity — Nameplate capacity, also known as the rated capacity, nominal capacity, installed capacity or maximum effect, refers to the intended technical full–load sustained output of a facility such as a power plant,[1][2] a chemical plant,[3] fuel… … Wikipedia
Capacity — The load that a power generation unit or other electrical apparatus or heating unit is rated by the manufacture to be able to meet or supply. The maximum load a generating unit, generating station, or other electrical apparatus is rated to… … Energy terms
Intermittent power source — [ Erie Shores Wind Farm monthly output over a two year period] An intermittent power source is a source of electric power generation that may be uncontrollably variable or more intermittent than conventional power sources, and therefore non… … Wikipedia
Intermittent energy source — An intermittent energy source is any source of energy that is not continuously available due to some factor outside direct control. The intermittent source may be quite predictable, for example, tidal power, but cannot be dispatched to meet the… … Wikipedia
Wind power — Wind power: worldwide installed capacity [1] … Wikipedia
Wind turbine design — An example of a wind turbine, this 3 bladed turbine is the classic design of modern wind turbines Wind turbines History Design … Wikipedia
Hydroelectricity — The Gordon Dam in Tasmania is a large hydro facility, with an installed capacity of 430 MW … Wikipedia
Feed-in tariff — Part of a series on Green economics Concepts … Wikipedia
National Grid (Great Britain) — For the UK Ordnance Survey National Grid for mapping co ordinates in Great Britain, see Ordnance Survey National Grid. 400 kV power line in Cheshire The National Grid is the high voltage electric power transmission network in … Wikipedia
