Power Factor Correction
Power Factor Penalties: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them
Low power factor wastes capacity and attracts utility penalties. APFC fixes it.
Infivate Electric Team 1 min read
What power factor means
PF is the ratio of useful power (kW) to apparent power (kVA). Inductive loads like motors lower it.
Why utilities penalise
Low PF forces utilities to supply more current for the same work.
The fix
- Audit load and PF profile
- Size capacitor banks correctly
- Use automatic APFC controllers
- Add detuning where harmonics exist
Results
Penalties disappear, kVA demand drops and cables run cooler.
How Infivate Electric can help
Infivate Electric delivers Power Factor Correction for organisations across India — from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to our team or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Close to unity, while avoiding leading PF.
Yes, leading PF can cause penalties and voltage rise.
Need help with this?
Talk to the Infivate Electric team.
