Load Factor (%)

See also: Results View
Result Type: Transformation

Load factor (sometimes referred to as Capacity Factor) is an indicator of the level of usage of a module's processes.  Load factor is defined as follows:

Load Factor =    Total Output (MWh/yr)
                      Total Capacity (MW) x 8760 (hr/year)

This result, which is reported as a percentage value, is generally only applicable for electricity generation modules.  This variable is only reported if you have specified capacity data for the module. Use the Module Properties screen to specify whether or not you want to enter system load information, and to specify whether you want to specify peak load information in the form of a detailed System Load Curve or directly as a load factorA measure of the utilization of capacity, measured as a percentage.. It is strongly recommended that you fully specify a system load curve whenever possible.