Megawatt

usgb/ˈmɛɡəˌwɑt/
Noun

A megawatt is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants or the energy consumption of large electrical systems.

The wind farm generates 300 megawatts of electricity.
Visual representation of "megawatt" - A megawatt is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants or the energy consumption of large electrical systems.

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power output, energy generation, electrical capacity

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Understanding Scale

'Megawatt' is often used to measure large-scale electricity generation.

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A large power plant can have thousands of megawatts of capacity.
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Context in Sustainability

When discussing renewable energy, 'megawatt' helps show the potential of green energy sources.

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For example, a solar farm might boast a capacity of 50 megawatts.
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Comparative Use

It's beneficial to compare the megawatt outputs of different energy sources.

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Many new projects aim to increase their output to several megawatts.
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