Defined term
Kilowatt
A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
Also known as kW
measurement · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-007 · Last verified August 7, 2026
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Residential solar system capacity is commonly expressed in kilowatts.
Verified August 7, 2026
Definition
A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
Verified August 8, 2026
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Primary sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: Units and calculators explained
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed August 7, 2026 · Ontology verified August 7, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: Electric Power Monthly, Table C.4: Unit of Measure Equivalents for Electricity
Revision Electric Power Monthly June 2026 · Source event as of June 25, 2026 · Ontology accessed August 8, 2026 · Ontology verified August 8, 2026