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Units

Kilowatt (kW)

A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. Solar systems are often sized in kW (e.g. 6 kW). Power (kW) × time (hours) = energy (kWh).

Example

A 6 kW solar system running at full output for one hour produces 6 kWh of energy.

Related Terms

kWh (Kilowatt-hour)WattSolar Panel