Convert gigawatt-hour to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Gigaton
1 GW*h = 8.60420650095602e-07 Gton
Example: convert 15 GW*h to Gton:
15 GW*h = 15 × 8.60420650095602e-07 Gton = 1.2906309751434e-05 Gton
Gigawatt-Hour to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.