Kilowatt (kW) (kW)
Energy
A measure of instantaneous electric power consumption or production. Equal to one thousand watts.
- — Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit Glossary retrieved 2014-05-26
Energy Market
1,000 watts
- — Guide to Market Oversight Glossary retrieved 2014-06-26
Renewable Energy
A measure of electrical power equal to 1,000 Watts. 1 kW = 3,413 Btu/hr = 1.341 horsepower.
- — ODOE Glossary of Energy Terms retrieved 2014-06-15
Water
An electrical unit of work or power. Unit of electric power (capacity) equal to 1000 watts, or about 1.34 horsepower, and 1.18 KVA.