2077 2-megawatt wind generators: one 1154-megawatt nuclear

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Height Scale Comparison in Meters 93 m 124 m 60 m One 1154-Megawatt Nuclear Power Plant: 9,098,136 Megawatt Hours of electricity per year. 90% Capacity factor, constant output, offline for refueling, maintenance. 60 Year life span. 2077 2-Megawatt Wind Generators: 9,098,136 Megawatt Hours of electricity per year. 25% Capacity factor, variable output based on weather conditions. 20 year life span. Created by Jason Correia, Feb. 2012

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Page 1: 2077 2-Megawatt Wind Generators: One 1154-Megawatt Nuclear

Height Scale Comparison in Meters

93 m 124 m 60 m

One 1154-Megawatt Nuclear Power Plant:9,098,136 Megawatt Hours of electricity per year.90% Capacity factor, constant output, offline for refueling, maintenance.60 Year life span.

2077 2-Megawatt Wind Generators:9,098,136 Megawatt Hours of electricity per year.25% Capacity factor, variable output based on weather conditions.20 year life span.

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