Convert gigawatt-hour to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Megawatt-Hour
1 GW*h = 1000 MW*h
Example: convert 15 GW*h to MW*h:
15 GW*h = 15 × 1000 MW*h = 15000 MW*h
Gigawatt-Hour to Megawatt-Hour Conversion Table
| gigawatt-hour | megawatt-hour |
|---|
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.
Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.