An onshore wind development is being assessed for an energy resource management project. The development consists of 15 turbines, each with a rated capacity of 3.2 MW3.2\text{ MW}3.2 MW. Over a standard 365-day year, the wind farm produces a total electrical output of 1.05×105 MWh1.05 \times 10^5\text{ MWh}1.05×105 MWh. The wind farm occupies a total land area of 5.0 km2.
Calculate the capacity factor of the wind farm and its average power output per unit land area (areal power density).
Capacity Factor = 25.0%25.0\%25.0%, Areal Power Density = 2.40 W m−22.40\text{ W m}^{-2}2.40 W m−2
Capacity Factor = 25.0%25.0\%25.0%, Areal Power Density = 9.60 W m−29.60\text{ W m}^{-2}9.60 W m−2
Capacity Factor = 60.0%60.0\%60.0%, Areal Power Density = 2.40 W m−22.40\text{ W m}^{-2}2.40 W m−2
Capacity Factor = 25.0%25.0\%25.0%, Areal Power Density = 2400 W m−22400\text{ W m}^{-2}2400 W m−2
