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power consumption
The number of kilowatts (kW) normally used by an object when fully operating.
The power consumption of an object is the number of kilowatts it uses at its normal level of full operation. This can often be applied to structures that use a defined level of power, such as machine structures and amusement rides.
The operating condition is normal full operation. A reduced setting or an idle period does not describe that condition, even if the object spends much of its time there.
Kilowatts express power at that operating level. Annual electricity consumption measures energy over a year and also depends on how long the object operates.
Related definitions
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annual electricity consumption
The total number of kilowatt-hours consumed by a structure or other object within a year. -
annual electricity production
The total number of kilowatt-hours produced within a structure or other object within a year. -
annual energy consumption rate
The annual energy usage in kilowatt-hours per square unit of gross floor space. -
lighting power density
The electrical power used to illuminate a space, expressed in watts per unit of area. -
peak electric demand
The highest simultaneous electrical power demand actually recorded within an object or space. -
plug load power density
The electrical power used by plugged-in equipment, expressed in watts per unit of floor area. -
power output
The number of kilowatts (kW) normally generated by an object when fully operating.