Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gigawatt
Noun
/ˈɡɪɡəˌwɑːt/
Definition
A unit of power equal to one billion watts.
Examples
- The new solar farm can generate up to 2 gigawatts of electricity.
- Each wind turbine at the site contributes approximately 2 megawatts, with plans to eventually reach a gigawatt capacity.
- To meet the city’s energy demands, we will need to build facilities capable of producing several gigawatts of power.
Meaning
Gigawatt is commonly used to measure the output of large power plants or the consumption of electricity on a grand scale.
Synonyms
- GW
