Section 1: Energy Management
Energy Measurements

4. Some useful power equations


Example:
A load that is connected to a 240V supply draws a current of 10A.
Calculate the power that is delivered to the load.

P = 10 amperes x 240 volts = 2400 watts = 2.4 kW

Note that:
1kWh = 3.6MJ

                               
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