How Long Does it Take to Generate 100MW with a Generator?

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A generator rated at 100MW produces energy continuously at that rate, meaning it generates 100MWh of energy in one hour when fully loaded. The term MW refers to the power output rate, not the total energy produced over time. The time it takes for a generator to reach full power can vary based on the specific model and operational conditions. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for evaluating generator performance and energy billing. Overall, the generator's capacity indicates its instantaneous power output rather than a cumulative energy total.
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Hi all...people always tell that the machine has a generating capacity of say 100MW..now... my doubt is..in how much time it generates those 100MW..that is in a day or in an hour something like that?

This may be a basic doubt...i don't know..but i can't help it...


Thanx
 
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karthikgnv said:
Hi all...people always tell that the machine has a generating capacity of say 100MW..now... my doubt is..in how much time it generates those 100MW..that is in a day or in an hour something like that?

This may be a basic doubt...i don't know..but i can't help it...


Thanx
Assuming it is loaded with a 100MW consumer, the generator will produce 100MW at any given time. In one hour, it will have generated 100MWh or megawatthours of energy..for which the user will be charged...if it is a commercial generator.
 
To put it another way, MW is a rate of energy generation, not a quantity of energy generated.
 
russ_watters said:
To put it another way, MW is a rate of energy generation, not a quantity of energy generated.

How much time does it usually take for a generator that size to turn on to full power when activated?
 
karthikgnv said:
Hi all...people always tell that the machine has a generating capacity of say 100MW..now... my doubt is..in how much time it generates those 100MW..that is in a day or in an hour something like that?

This may be a basic doubt...i don't know..but i can't help it...


Thanx

100MW = 100,000,000 Million Joules per SECOND

Equivalent to 3.1556926 * 10^15 joules per YEAR
 
thanx for the info guys
 

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