Wind Turbine Profit Calculator

Estimate the annual revenue and profit of a wind turbine.

Annual revenue 420,480
Annual profit 370,480

Formula: revenue = power * capacity * 8760 * price / 100000

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Rated power = 2,000 kW
3. Capacity factor = 30 %
4. Electricity price = 8 c/kWh
5. Annual cost = 50,000
6.
7. Annual revenue = 420,480
8. Annual profit = 370,480
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A turbine's revenue depends on its output and what you earn per kilowatt-hour.

The math behind it

Annual kWh = rated kW x capacity factor x 8760 hours. Revenue = kWh x price per kWh.

Worked example

A 2 MW turbine at 30% capacity and 8 c/kWh earns about $420k/year.

FAQ

What is the capacity factor?

The fraction of full output actually produced, limited by wind variability.