availability factor, definition of
- Availability Factor
The availability factor of a power plant is the amount of time that it is able to produce electricity
over a certain period, divided by the amount of the time in the period.
Occasions where only partial capacity is available may or may not be
deducted. The availability factor should not be confused with capacity factor.
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