Appliances
Find out how long you can run the following appliances if you are provided with 1000 watt hours/unit (1kWh)
Note: The UNFCCC calculates carbon emissions from coal power plants as 0.97 kgs/ kWh. India currently generates 67% of its power from coal, each kWh emits approximately 0.65kgs of CO2.
Compare CFL and Incandescent Bulbs.
Incandescent bulbs
- 25W Bulb - 40 hours
- 40W Bulb - 25 hours
- 60W Bulb - 16 hrs 40 mins
- 100W Bulb - 10 hours
Fluorescent Tubes
- 20W Tube - 50 Hours
- 40W Tube - 25 Hours
VCD/DVD Player
40W - 25 hours
Stereo System
50W - 20 hours
Immersion Heater
1000w - 1 hour
Water Pump
750W - 1 hour 20 mins
Read a detailed comparison between an electric and a solar water heater here.
Water Heater (10 Lts to 20 Lts)
2000W - 30 minutes
Electric Kettle
1000W to 2000W - 1 hour to 30 mins
Washing Machine
325W - 3 hours
Fan
60W - 16 hrs 40 mins
Air Cooler
170W - 5 hrs 50 mins
Air Conditioner (1 - 1.5 tonnes)
1500W to 2500W - 40 mins to 24 mins
Refrigerator (165 Litres)
225W - 4 hrs 30 mins
Oven
1000W - 1 hour
Hot Plate
1000W to 1500 W - 1 hr to 40 mins
Instant Geyser (1.5 Lts to 2 Lts)
2000W to 3000W - 30 mins to 20 mins
Television
60W to 120W - 18 hrs to 8 hours