Convert gigawatt-hour to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Kilowatt-Second
1 GW*h = 3600000000 kW*s
Example: convert 15 GW*h to kW*s:
15 GW*h = 15 × 3600000000 kW*s = 54000000000 kW*s
Gigawatt-Hour to Kilowatt-Second 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.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.