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loss_factors

Functions:

low_generation_loss 

low_generation_loss(capacity_factor, base=0, sharpness=5)

Generate capacity-factor-dependent loss factors

Follows the equation: (1-base) * ( 1 - exp[-sharpness * capacity_factor] )

Source code in reskit/util/loss_factors.py 
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def low_generation_loss(capacity_factor, base=0, sharpness=5):
    """Generate capacity-factor-dependent loss factors

    Follows the equation:
        (1-base) * ( 1 - exp[-sharpness * capacity_factor] )
    """
    return (1 - base) * np.exp(-sharpness * capacity_factor)  # dampens lower wind speeds