Another interesting article on CSIRO here on Solar Thermal and capacity factor potential, where appropriately situated. i.e obviously in warm climates. Obviously off peak periods would yield lower figures thus reducing the overall average.
Quote:
- Over 100% with fossil backup
- Averaged 80% on-peak capacity factor from solar
- Could approach 100% from solar with the addition of thermal energy storage.
|
http://www.greenhouse2007.com/downloads/papers/071004_Stein.pdf
Disclaimer - interpret all information at your own discretion. Don't solely rely on forumite views to form an opinion. Conduct your own investigations to help satisfy your own judgement.