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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IRENA. (August 29, 2023). Average capacity factor of large hydropower facilities worldwide between 2016 and 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/799518/hydropower-capacity-factor-by-project-size-and-region/
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