Kw (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of power equal to 1000 watts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The large commercial building's HVAC system was a 200-kw powerhouse that hummed loudly on the rooftop.
- To support the large load, the engineer installed a 1000-kw transformer in the substation.
- Our facility uses over 50 kw of electricity each hour, and it's impacting our bottom line.
- What size of the electrical service would I need for my small 25-kw electric furnace in my shop?
- Since they can operate up to 750 kw of solar capacity on our panels we want a max contract limit on them