If you see a reactive power penalty on your electricity bill, it means your facility is unnecessarily drawing "invisible" power from the grid. The solution is: power equalization.

Why is reactive power generated?

Inductive loads such as motors, transformers, and ballasts draw reactive power that does not produce work but loads the grid. Distribution companies penalize reactive power consumption above a certain level.

What does a compensation panel do?

The compensation panel, with its capacitor banks and reactive power control relay, maintains the plant's power factor (cosφ) at the target value. Thus:

• Reactive power penalty items are removed from the invoice.,
• Unnecessary load on transformers and cables is reduced.,
• Voltage drops and losses improve,
• The facility's usable capacity increases.

For Proper Compensation

The number of stages and capacitor capacities should be correctly selected according to the load profile; filtered (detuned) solutions should be used in installations with high harmonic levels. Capacitor life should be monitored with periodic maintenance.

ElektroPanel, We design, manufacture, and commission compensation panels tailored to your facility. To avoid penalties on your bill. contact us.