Power Industry and Key Terminology
English 한국어 Power Industry and Key Terminology The power industry has a unique characteristic where electricity generation and consumption must match perfectly at any given moment. Thus, various terms are used to distinguish between capacity (output), electricity generation (total energy), and operational indicators. 1. Terms Related to Power Capacity Units (Output Basis) These terms indicate how much power can be generated instantaneously (comparable to the thickness of a water faucet). ● Installed Capacity (Nameplate Capacity) Concept: The maximum design output limit that a generator can produce under optimal conditions. Units: Multiples of the power unit (W). kW (Kilowatt): 1,000W. Small-scale solar, residential facilities, etc. MW (Megawatt): 1,000 kW. Medium-to-large generators, wind farms, etc. GW (Gigawatt): 1,000 MW. Large nuclear power plants or the to...