Reactive Energy Compensation: Save by Eliminating Penalties on Your Bill

If your company or industrial facility is paying penalties for reactive power, the solution is to install capacitor banks to correct the power factor and reduce overcharges on your electricity bill.

What is reactive energy and why does it affect your bill?

Reactive energy is a type of electricity that isn’t converted into useful energy, but overloads the electrical grid and generates losses. Electricity companies penalize excess energy with surcharges on bills.

Main causes of reactive power consumption

  • Use of electric motors and transformers.
  • Industrial machinery with high energy consumption.
  • Lighting with electromagnetic ballasts.

How to avoid reactive energy penalties?

The most effective way to eliminate reactive energy is by installing capacitor banks, which optimize the power factor and reduce the extra cost on your bill.

Benefits of installing capacitor banks

  • Eliminates penalties: up to 30% savings on your bill.
  • Improves energy efficiency: reduces unnecessary electricity consumption.
  • Fast payback: return on investment between 6 and 18 months.
  • Extends the lifespan of electrical equipment: prevents overloads in the installation.

How much can you save by eliminating reactive power?

Savings vary depending on the penalty level. Below is an example of savings for businesses:

monthly consumption penalty without correction savings with capacitor banks
10 000 kWh €250/month €200/month
50 000 kWh €1 200/month €1 000/month

Capacitor Bank Installation Process

The installation of a reactive power compensation system follows these steps:

  1. Consumption study: power factor analysis and savings calculation.
  2. System sizing: selection of the appropriate capacitor bank.
  3. Installation and configuration: equipment assembly and power factor adjustment.
  4. Monitoring and optimization: consumption control and adjustments to maximize savings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Reactive Energy Compensation

How do I know if my company is paying penalties?

Check your electricity bill under reactive energy. If surcharges or low power factors appear, you may need to correct your consumption.

How much does it cost to install a capacitor bank?

The price varies depending on the size of the installation, but ranges from €800 to €5,000, with a quick payback thanks to the savings on your bill.

Is it mandatory to correct reactive energy?

It is not mandatory, but eliminating it represents significant financial savings and improves the energy efficiency of the installation.

What are the benefits of installing a capacitor bank?

Installing a capacitor bank reduces penalties on your electricity bill, improves energy efficiency, increases the lifespan of your equipment, and optimizes the capacity of your electrical installation.

Request a free analysis to eliminate reactive power

At Renovae Energy, we perform a no-obligation analysis to detect penalties and calculate potential savings. Contact us and stop paying for energy you don’t use.

Call us at +34 900 834 500 or email us at clientes@renovaenergy.es.

Baterías de condensadores

Otro de nuestros productos son las baterías de condensadores. Podemos instalar una batería a nuestros clientes para reducir la energía reactiva.

De esta manera, conseguimos un ahorro al reducir la penalización por la generación de una energía no utilizable.

Ventajas

  • Ahorro desde el primer momento.

  • Seguimiento y control en la factura.

  • Aumenta la durabilidad de tus equipos electrónicos.

  • Financiado y llave en mano.

  • Ágil instalación.

  • Evita penalizaciones en tu factura y el calentamiento de tu instalación.

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