Hydropower plants in Europe had the lowest capacity factor when compared to other regions. Between 2016 and 2022, large European hydropower plants had a capacity factor of 33 percent, compared with 51 percent for Central American hydropower plants.
Average capacity factor of large hydropower facilities worldwide between 2016 and 2022, by region
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