Megawatt

megawatt

noun MAY-gah-vat Rare

Usage Note

Megawatt (symbol MW) is one million watts, the standard unit for rating power plants and wind turbines in Germany. Media coverage of the Energiewende (energy transition) frequently uses this term.

Examples

"Die neue Windkraftanlage hat eine Nennleistung von fünf Megawatt."

Natural Translation

The new wind turbine has a rated power of five megawatts.

Literal Translation

The new wind power plant has a rated power of five megawatt.

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