Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terawatt
Noun
/ˈtɛrəˌwɑt/
Definition
A unit of power equal to one trillion watts.
Examples
- The solar farm generates 2 terawatts of power annually.
- Countries are moving towards renewable energy sources to produce terawatts of clean energy.
- The entire world uses around 23 terawatts of power each year.
Meaning
Terawatt is often used to express the output of large power plants or the total energy consumption of a country.
Synonyms
- None
