Defined term
Kilowatt-hour
A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy equal to using one kilowatt of power for one hour.
Also known as kWh
measurement · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-008 · Last verified August 7, 2026
Definition and decision context
Why it matters
Electricity consumption, photovoltaic production, and utility billing are commonly measured in kilowatt-hours.
Verified August 7, 2026
Definition
A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy equal to using one kilowatt of power for one hour.
Verified August 8, 2026
Concept relationships
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Affects
- Annual solar productionPublished concept
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Primary sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: Units and calculators explained
Accessed August 7, 2026 · Source event date unavailable
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: Electric Power Monthly, Table C.4: Unit of Measure Equivalents for Electricity
Revision Electric Power Monthly June 2026 · Accessed August 8, 2026 · Source event as of June 25, 2026
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