About Units

Megawatt: The megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts. Megawatts are often used to measure the output of power plants or the amount of electricity required by large facilities. For example, a large wind turbine can produce up to 2 megawatts of power.

Watt: The watt (W) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one joule per second. It is named after James Watt, an 18th-century Scottish inventor. Watts are commonly used to measure the rate of energy transfer in electrical systems. For example, a typical incandescent light bulb consumes about 60 watts of power.