A 55000-kW thermal plant of National Power Corporation delivers an annual output of 238000000 kw-hr with a peak load of 44 MW. What is the capacity factor?  49.4% 42.4% 48.2% 44.6%

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A 55000-kW thermal plant of National Power Corporation delivers an annual output of 238000000 kw-hr with a peak load of 44 MW. What is the capacity factor? 

  • 49.4%
  • 42.4%
  • 48.2%
  • 44.6%
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