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social trust

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rated wind speed


is the lowest steady wind speed at which a wind turbine can produce its rated output power. Reactive power
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active power


is a real component of the apparent power, usually expressed in kilowatts (kW) or megawatts (MW), in contrast to reactive power
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adequacy


a measure of the ability of the power system to supply the aggregate electric power and energy requirements of the customers within component ratings and voltage limits, taking into account planned an [..]
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annualised net metering


is the same as net metering, but in this case the regulator averages a user’s net electricity consumption or production over the span of one full year, rather than a shorter period. ASACS
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auxiliary costs


are other than those of the turbine itself, in other words foundation, grid connection, electrical installation, road construction, financial charges and so on. Availability
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balance of plant


the infrastructure of a wind farm project, in other words all elements of the wind farm, excluding the turbines. Includes civil works, SCADA and internal electrical system. It may also include element [..]
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boundary layer profile


see wind shear profile.
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capacity


is the rated continuous load-carrying ability of generation, transmission or other electrical equipment, expressed in megawatts (MW) for active power or megavolt-amperes (MVA) for apparent power. Capa [..]
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capacity factor


is the ratio between the average generated power in a given period and the installed (rated) power. Capital costs
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