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kilowatts vs kilovolt-amps 5

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Kilowatts measure actual power used by devices to do work, while kilovolt-amps account for both real and reactive power in AC circuits, like the total load on transformers. The difference matters for sizing generators and electrical panels because equipment with motors often requires more kVA than kW.