Convert gigawatt to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Joule/hour
1 GW = 3599997120002.3 J/h
Example: convert 15 GW to J/h:
15 GW = 15 × 3599997120002.3 J/h = 53999956800034.6 J/h
Gigawatt to Joule/hour Conversion Table
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Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.