Did you know that reactive power consumption can significantly increase your electricity bills? In this article, we will explain how reactive power compensation equipment can help reduce electricity costs, improve grid quality and extend the lifetime of generation equipment. Find out how these devices can provide immediate economic benefits and solve a number of problems related to reactive power.
Reactive power compensation devices are technologies that help reduce electricity consumption and improve the efficiency of the electricity grid. These devices compensate for the reactive power generated by electric motors, daylight lamps and other inductive consumers, thereby reducing electricity bills and system load.
Reactive power consumption increases electricity costs and causes a number of technical problems, such as cable heating, increased voltage drops and the need to install increased protection devices. By installing reactive power compensation equipment, these problems are solved, improving the overall system performance.
By installing reactive power compensation equipment, companies can gain immediate economic benefits. In this section, we will look at an example that shows how a company can recoup its investment in the short term and how this affects the overall cost in the long term.
The manufacturing company using the electric motors consumes about 155 000 kVArh of reactive power per month, for which the monthly payment is about € 585.00. The company pays about 7020,00 € per year for this item, and over a period of five years this cost amounts to 35100,00 €.
After analysis, it was found that a 600 kVAr compensation plant is needed, for an investment of approximately EUR 8500,00. This investment pays for itself in 14,53 months. Over a period of five years, the company makes a profit of EUR 26600,00.
| Without compensation | With a compensation device | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly costs | 585,00 € | 0,00 € |
| Annual costs | 7020,00 € | 8500,00 € (one time) |
| 5-year costs | 35100,00 € | 8500,00 € |
| ROI period | N/A | 14,53 month |
| Profit after 5 years | N/A | 26600,00 € |
Reactive Power Compensation equipment is an excellent solution for companies looking to reduce electricity costs and improve system efficiency. By installing such equipment, companies not only save money, but also contribute to grid stability and longer operation of generating equipment.
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