Energy cost savings can be achieved in various ways, including rebate programs and reducing electric power usage. Many utilities impose surcharges for low power factor, which can be mitigated with Power Factor Correction Capacitors.
Your electric utility provider may charge extra for low power factor usage in commercial accounts, resulting in significant surcharges. These charges are not for actual energy usage but for delivering energy at a low power factor.
Power Factor Correction Capacitors do not reduce energy consumption but reduce the cost of delivering energy by improving the power factor. This is especially relevant for motor loads, which are the main contributors to low power factor.
Individual capacitors can be installed with large motor loads so that the capacitor is energized whenever the motor is running. This method is cost-efficient in reducing the effects of each motor on the power factor.
RONK Power Factor Correction Capacitors are available from stock in ratings from 1/2 KVAR-26 KVAR @ 240 Vac and 1 KVAR-75 KVAR @ 480 Vac. Larger sizes are available upon request.
Contact our Sales team for more information on RONK Power Factor Correction Capacitors: 1-800-221-7665
