Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kilowatt-hour
noun
/ˈkɪloʊˌwɑt aʊər/
Definition
A unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt of power used for one hour.
Examples
- The average household consumes about 900 kilowatt-hours per month.
- He installed solar panels and produced enough energy to offset his kilowatt-hour usage.
Meaning
The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a measure of electrical energy. It is commonly used by electric utility companies to measure energy consumption.
Synonyms
- unit of energy
- energy usage
