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U.S. capacity factors by select energy sources 2015
U.S. capacity factors by select energy sources 2015
Capacity factors for selected energy sources in the U.S. in 2015
The statistic shows the capacity factors for selected energy sources in the United States in 2015. The ratio of actual natural gas fired combined cycle power generation to maximum output stood at around 27 percent.
Capacity factors for selected energy sources in the U.S. in 2015
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| Capacity factor | |
|---|---|
| Nuclear | 84.56% |
| Waste | 60.74% |
| Landfill gas | 56.52% |
| Wood waste liquids | 55.86% |
| Coal | 54.33% |
| Wood/wood waste solids | 50.41% |
| Geothermal | 48.03% |
| Petroleum coke | 43.55% |
| Hydro | 35.07% |
| Wind | 32.72% |
| Biomass gases | 32.65% |
| Agriculture byproducts | 31.18% |
| Natural gas | 27% |
| Solar | 23.5% |
| Capacity factor | |
|---|---|
| Nuclear | 84.56% |
| Waste | 60.74% |
| Landfill gas | 56.52% |
| Wood waste liquids | 55.86% |
| Coal | 54.33% |
| Wood/wood waste solids | 50.41% |
| Geothermal | 48.03% |
| Petroleum coke | 43.55% |
| Hydro | 35.07% |
| Wind | 32.72% |
| Biomass gases | 32.65% |
| Agriculture byproducts | 31.18% |
| Natural gas | 27% |
| Solar | 23.5% |
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The statistic shows the capacity factors for selected energy sources in the United States in 2015. The ratio of actual natural gas fired combined cycle power generation to maximum output stood at around 27 percent.
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