5 Myths about the advantages of Power Factor Correction debunked
Understanding the concept of Power Factor and what it all entails can become confusing. No wonder people get muddled up with incorrect information they find on the internet. Let us…
Abattoir in Gauteng 2013
This large abattoir, which forms part of a large food processing company in South Africa, has an energy efficiency department which is constantly looking for opportunities to reduce energy usage…
Abbatoir in Gauteng 2019
Location: Gauteng In June 2019 we approached an Abattoir in the Gauteng region in order to assist them in reducing their electricity costs. The abattoir had an uncorrected power factor…
Car Component Manufacturer
Where: Eastern Cape Background: This component manufacturer in Uitenhage approached us to help reduce their maximum demand. A R 255,000 investment in PFC equipment in early 2016 resulted in a monthly…
Chrome mine in North West Province
In early 2014, a successful chrome mine was exceeding the kVA rating of its supply transformers, by constantly expanding and adding more electrical equipment, as the mine grew. The mine…
City Power discourages investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy
This blog is written by Eric Solot who holds a Master in Applied Engineering (Electrotechnology) from the University College in Ghent (Belgium). He is the founder and Managing Director of…
Cool Drink Manufacturer
Where: Limpopo Province Background: In 2008, a well-known cool drink manufacturer was experiencing production challenges with a new bottling line. Preliminary investigations revealed that power quality issues could be the cause…
Lessen the load with Power Factor Correction
Power impacts business profitability. With the rising electricity costs, lessening the load is something many businesses seek. Learn how PFC equipment can help It comes as no surprise to business…
Let Alpha Power help you save on electricity costs
If you are looking for optimal energy efficiency for your business, our power factor correction calculator can assist. A quick and easy process to decrease your monthly electricity costs. The lockdown…
Looking at ways to improve energy efficiency
As business reels from the current economic climate, we look at methods to improve energy efficiency. Once again, South Africa find themselves with load shedding. The dreaded stage 2 only adds further…
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