Capacity Factor Calculator

Calculate PV system capacity factor and equivalent full-load hours from generation data.

Input Parameters

Results

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Capacity Factor (DC)
%
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Capacity Factor (AC)
%
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Equiv. Full-Load Hours
hrs
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Average Output
kW
Note: US solar capacity factors range 15-28% depending on location and tracking. Tracking adds 15-25% vs fixed tilt.

Reference

Capacity Factor (DC) = Generation / (DC_capacity × 8760) × 100 Capacity Factor (AC) = Generation / (AC_capacity × 8760) × 100 Full-Load Hours = Generation / DC_capacity Average Output = Generation / 8760