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To: Doren who wrote (16178)9/2/2016 2:14:48 PM
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2GW is the "nameplate rating" of the turbines.

6000GW relates to the total coal generation in watt hrs.

They should have added GWh to the term instead.

When you work out the actual "capacity factor" where the turbines are located you get an average of 6000GWh's a year for them.