Kilo-watts are a unit of power measurement used to quantify the amount of electrical energy consumed or produced by a machine or equipment. Some synonyms for kilo-watts include :
1. Megawatts: Representing a larger amount of power than kilo-watts, usually used to measure electricity generation of large-scale power plants.
2. Gigawatts: Used to measure power generation of large nuclear or thermal power plants, as well as for futuristic forms of energy such as solar or wind energy.
3. Horsepower: Most commonly used to measure the output of an engine or motor, representing the amount of force required to move an object.
4. Volt-amperes: A measure of apparent power, that is, the amount of electricity flowing through a circuit.