Power Factor Correction: Optimize Your Electrical System

What is Power Factor?
Power factor is a measure of how efficiently an electrical system uses the available power. It’s the ratio of the real power (measured in kilowatts) to the apparent power (measured in kilovolt-amperes). A power factor of 1.0 indicates that all the supplied power is used effectively, while a lower power factor means energy is being wasted.

Why is Power Factor Important?
Low power factor can have significant impacts on your business:

1. Higher utility bills – Utility companies often charge penalties for low power factor, driving up your monthly electricity costs.
2. Wasted energy – Low power factor means your electrical system is not using power efficiently, leading to energy waste.
3. Decreased system capacity – Low power factor can reduce the amount of usable power available, limiting the capacity of your electrical system.
4. Potential equipment damage – Low power factor can cause equipment like motors and transformers to overheat and fail prematurely.