How much horsepower is needed to generate a given amount of kilowatts?

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Could anyone please inform me the relation between needed hp in engine in order to generate a certain amount of kw ?
Engine output/generator output
Thks. in advance.
 
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And conversely 1 Kw=1.34 brake horse power (bhp)

so 25 Kw=about 33 horsepower.