Power Factor/Load Profile Surveys
Week long, detailed and in-depth report on the site load profile. Used for identifying kW usage, power factor levels, maximum kW and kVA demands, harmonic distortion levels and any irregularities with the supply (i.e. high/low voltages). In 90% of cases this survey will lead to the following.
- Identification and correction of poor power factor levels will lead to financial savings by releasing kVA service capacity and removing reactive charges from utility bills.
- Identification and consequent reduction in supply voltage will reduce the kWh consumption of the site leading to a financial saving.
- By improving power factor levels and reducing the power used there is the possibility of negating any intended kVA service capacity increases for future load expansion requirements.
- Calculation of reduced CO2 emissions in the production of reactive kVAr. Providing you meet a set of criteria the Carbon Trust may be able to assist in the purchase of equipment through interest free loans.