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Net summer capacity

The steady hourly output that generating equipment is expected to supply to system load, exclusive of auxiliary power, as demonstrated by measurements at the time of peak demand (summer). Net summer capacity is measured in watts unless otherwise noted.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021