kW is the amount of power capable of doing work, while
kVA is the --vectorial summation-- of KVAR and
KW.
kW is kilowatts, while
kVA is kilo Volts Amperes.
kVA is equal to
kW in DC circuits because the voltage and current are in phase. In AC circuit at unity power factor
KVA=
KW.
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