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LCOE — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:22:14 PM

LCOE

Category: Clean Energy

Levelized cost of energy — the average cost per unit of electricity generated over a project's lifetime, accounting for capital costs, operating costs, fuel costs, and capacity factor. Used to compare the economics of different generation technologies on a common basis.

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