Units
Megawatt (MW)
A unit of power equal to 1,000 kilowatts, used for large loads and generation.
Definition
A megawatt (MW) equals 1,000 kilowatts and is commonly used to describe large commercial/industrial loads, power plants, and battery projects.
Detailed explanation
Wholesale electricity is priced per megawatt-hour (MWh). Large facilities and grid-scale batteries are typically sized in MW, and one MW can serve hundreds of average homes.
Why it matters
Understanding the MW/MWh scale helps large accounts and battery-hosting landowners interpret wholesale pricing and project sizing.
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