Convert gigawatt to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Kilojoule/second
1 GW = 1000000 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 GW to kJ/s:
15 GW = 15 × 1000000 kJ/s = 15000000 kJ/s
Gigawatt to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
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Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.