megawatt

/ˈmɛɡəˌwɑt/
noun
  1. A unit of power equal to one million watts, used especially to measure the output of power plants or the consumption of large electrical systems.
    • A typical nuclear reactor produces about 1,000 megawatts.
    • The new solar farm can generate 50 megawatts of electricity.
    • The factory's energy demand is around 5 megawatts during peak hours.
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