Motivation behind the installation of power factor systems
- Financial Saving
- Reduction in Load
Power factor correction - why is it required?
- Financial Savings
Reduction in Network Access Charge (NMD) = Rand per kVa Saving
Reduction in Reactive Energy (kVarh) = Cents per kVarh Saving (refer Megaflex / Ruraflex Tariff)
- Equipment upgrading can be delayed as reactive power sterilizes distribution capacity
- Reactive power causes power losses in distribution resulting in heat losses
- Reactive power may cause voltage drops
