Convert gigawatt-hour to kilowatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to kilowatt-hour [kW*h], or Convert kilowatt-hour to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Kilowatt-Hour
1 GW*h = 1000000 kW*h
Example: convert 15 GW*h to kW*h:
15 GW*h = 15 × 1000000 kW*h = 15000000 kW*h
Gigawatt-Hour to Kilowatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.