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Whats the difference between kilowatt peak (kWp) and kilowatt hours (kWh)?

April 26, 2017difference hours kilowatt kwh kwp peak

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Whats the difference between kilowatt peak (kWp) and kilowatt hours (kWh)?

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Kilowatt peak (kWp) is a measure of power output which stands for peak power. This value specifies the output power achieved by a solar panel under full solar radiation (1,000 watts per square metre), and allows a comparison to be made between different systems. A kilowatt hour (kWh) is the output of that system depending on the orientation and system losses and is measured over a unit of time, typically a year.