A measure of electrical power — 1,000 watts — used to describe how much electricity equipment uses.
A unit of electrical power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy consumption or generation. Kilowatts are used to size electrical service, generators, and large equipment. Utility billing is typically based on kilowatt-hours (kWh), representing the total energy used over time.
The new commercial kitchen required a 75-kilowatt electrical service to power all cooking equipment simultaneously.
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