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A 1000 kVA transformer is often referred to as 1 MW because the power factor is typically considered to be 1 (or unity) in such calculations. In electrical systems, kVA (kilovolt-amperes) measures apparent power, while MW (megawatts) measures real power. Since 1 kVA is equal to 1 kW when the power factor is 1, a 1000 kVA transformer can deliver up to 1000 kW or 1 MW of real power under ideal conditions. However, in practical applications with a power factor less than 1, the actual real power delivered may be less than this maximum.

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