: the absolute meter-kilogram-second unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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That’s slightly less than the average price per watt in our area and thousands less than the company’s initial estimate—another win for haggling.
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Tik Root, WIRED, 30 Mar. 2024
That’s slightly less than the average price per watt in our area and thousands less than the company’s initial estimate — another win for haggling.
—Tik Root, Grist, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
For the most energy-efficient lights, look for ones that have the highest lumens per watt.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
First Solar projects that its gross margins could rise from levels of about 20% as of 2023 to 30% over the next three years, excluding the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, driven by lower cost per watt of its panels and strong average selling prices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
New panels can be a hefty investment, costing on average $2.8 per watt, including installation, according to the EnergySage quote comparison tool.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2024
Residential customers will be eligible for a rebate of 60 cents per watt for systems of 10 kilowatts or smaller.
—Bruce Henderson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Though relatively sensitive at 92 dB, a high-current amplifier with at least 100 watts will go a long way toward making the Stradivari G2s sing.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Product Details: Attachments: Dough hook, whisk, flat beater, pouring shield | Wattage: 575 watts | Bowl Size: 7 quarts | Dimensions: 16.5 x 11.25 x 14.5 inches
The 13 Best Refrigerators to Keep Your Food Fresh
Best Mini
Kitchenaid Artisan Mini Plus 3.5-Qt.
—Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
Tik Root, WIRED, 30 Mar. 2024
That’s slightly less than the average price per watt in our area and thousands less than the company’s initial estimate — another win for haggling.
—Tik Root, Grist, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
For the most energy-efficient lights, look for ones that have the highest lumens per watt.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
First Solar projects that its gross margins could rise from levels of about 20% as of 2023 to 30% over the next three years, excluding the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, driven by lower cost per watt of its panels and strong average selling prices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
New panels can be a hefty investment, costing on average $2.8 per watt, including installation, according to the EnergySage quote comparison tool.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2024
Residential customers will be eligible for a rebate of 60 cents per watt for systems of 10 kilowatts or smaller.
—Bruce Henderson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Though relatively sensitive at 92 dB, a high-current amplifier with at least 100 watts will go a long way toward making the Stradivari G2s sing.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Product Details: Attachments: Dough hook, whisk, flat beater, pouring shield | Wattage: 575 watts | Bowl Size: 7 quarts | Dimensions: 16.5 x 11.25 x 14.5 inches
The 13 Best Refrigerators to Keep Your Food Fresh
Best Mini
Kitchenaid Artisan Mini Plus 3.5-Qt.
—Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
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watt
noun
: a unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second
Etymology
named for James Watt 1736–1819 Scottish engineer
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watt
noun
: the absolute mks unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
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