1. a unit of power equal to one trillion watts
Usage: technical

Examples

• The global energy consumption is measured in terawatts.
• Solar power could generate several terawatts of electricity worldwide.
• The new fusion reactor is designed to produce one terawatt of power.
• Scientists estimate that wind energy could provide 40 terawatts globally.
• The facility’s output capacity reached 2.5 terawatts last year.
• Renewable energy sources now generate over 3 terawatts annually.