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On a napkin Wind turbine Key economics drivers Capacity factor Onshore: 25-45% Offshore: 40-60% PTC revenue ~$27/MWh base 10-year term Curtailment risk ...
On a napkin Level 1 120V · 1.4 kW ~5 mi/hr range Standard outlet Workplace residential overnight only Level 2 240V · 6–19 kW ~25 mi/hr range Workplace + fleet ...
FERC Category: Policy
On a napkin $/MWh Market Block hedge Open / index tail Cap Floor Collar zone $180 $120 $60 The short version Energy hedging uses financial and contractual ...
On a napkin Physical hedge Locks in delivery AND price Retailer delivers MWh to meter No basis risk — settled at your node Counterparty: retail energy supplier ...