Capacity Factor Losses from Load Following
Definition
Nuclear plants in VRE-heavy grids like Australia's face curtailment or reduced output, dropping capacity factors below 90%, leading to revenue shortfalls.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: 10-20% capacity factor loss = AUD 50-100 million annual revenue per 1GW plant at AUD 100/MWh
- Frequency: Ongoing during grid operations
- Root Cause: Mismatch between baseload nuclear design and VRE grid requirements
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Nuclear operators in Australia 🇦🇺 lose 10-20% capacity factor on Grid Optimisation processes. Automation of load-following controls recovers lost revenue.
Affected Stakeholders
Plant Operators, Grid Managers, Revenue Analysts
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Cost Overruns in Nuclear Projects
Idle Equipment from CAP Delays
ARPANSA CAP Non-Compliance Fines
CAP Rework Costs from Ineffective Management
Decommissioning Cost Overruns
Poor Decommissioning Liability Accounting
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