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Table 3 Frequency of low output from the wind and solar scenario in 2009–2011, and the average and maximum load during those times

From: Can wind and solar replace coal in Texas?

Capacity factor

Frequency

Average load (MW)

Max load (MW)

 < 5.00%

0.4%

31,172

46,058

5–10%

1.6%

32,008

48,553

10–20%

6.8%

32,940

60,303

 > 20.00%

91.2%

36,882

68,318