Convert gigawatt-hour to nanojoule
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to nanojoule [nJ], or Convert nanojoule to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Nanojoule
1 GW*h = 3.6e+21 nJ
Example: convert 15 GW*h to nJ:
15 GW*h = 15 × 3.6e+21 nJ = 5.4e+22 nJ
Gigawatt-Hour to Nanojoule Conversion Table
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Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.