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capacity
noun
Definition
The maximum amount of power that an energy system or plant can produce.
In a sentence
“The country plans to double its solar generating capacity within the next five years.”
Synonyms
output potentialpower ratinggeneration potential
Common collocations
- installed capacity
- generating capacity
- increase capacity
- capacity factor
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