Power Factor Correction
Reduce Your Electricity Costs
Did you know poor power factor could be costing your business thousands every year?
Power Factor Correction (PFC) helps
reduce energy waste, lower electricity bills, and maximise system efficiency
—without costly infrastructure upgrades.
Invest in a solution that pays for itself in as little as 3 months!
📞 Call 011 615 4640 or Fill out the form to get started.
Save up to 20% on electricity costs
Free up capacity in your electrical supply
Reduce demand charges & improve power quality
What is Power Factor?
Power factor is the ratio between the active power (KW) and the apparent power (KVA) drawn by an electrical installation. It is a measure of how effectively the current drawn by the load is being converted into useful output, and is measured by using a specialised power metering equipment.
What is Power Factor Correction (PFC)?
Power Factor Correction – or PFC – is the process of improving a low power factor present in a power system by installing Power Factor Correction Capacitors and, in so doing, increasing the ratio of active power to apparent power.
PFC can help industrial and commercial electricity users to significantly reduce their energy costs, and free up capacity in the electrical supply for their installations.
When the apparent power is greater than the active power, then the utility provider must supply the excess reactive power and the working power.
Power capacitors act as reactive power generators when connected to an electrical system, to reduce or eliminate the amount of reactive power the electrical system draws from the grid.
Investing in PFC equipment
Power factor correction is the ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit. Real power is the power actually consumed due to the resistive power load and apparent power is the power that the grid must withstand. Power factor correction equipment can be used within industrial, manufacturing and processing plants.
Fast Return on Investment
The pay-back period for investments in well-designed power factor correction systems is usually between 3 and 18 months. Quality PFC equipment has a minimum life expectancy of 10 years, with some exceeding 15 years.
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Reduce Operating Expenses
Electricity costs are among the top 5 operating expenses for most businesses. Investing in Power Factor Correction helps lower costs and protect your bottom line—especially as electricity prices are projected to double over the next 10 years.
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Long-Term Efficiency & Profitability
We help businesses optimise power factor to improve efficiency, free up capacity, and increase profitability. Use our simplified Power Factor Calculator to estimate your potential savings and take control of your energy costs.
General PFC benefits
Lower electricity bills
Reduction in apparent power (also known as maximum demand)
Increased system capacity (free up capacity on your supply transformer)
Reduced voltage drop on the supply transformer and supply cables
Reduced transmission losses
Benefits of PFC from Alpha Power Solutions
Two-year guarantee and our equipment complying to the strictest safety guidelines.
High-quality power capacitors which are safe and have a life expectancy of approximately 10 years.
Remote monitoring: We can monitor your equipment’s performance remotely, and we also offer regular services and repairs which are cost-effective.
Training of your technical personnel to ensure they are fully equipped to maintain the equipment.
Assistance throughout sub-Saharan Africa. We have a team who not only install new power factor correction systems but also carry out repairs or upgrades of any brand of power factor correction equipment in the region.
For businesses that have reached the maximum of their electrical supply, the average cost of a PFC solution to free up supply capacity is usually 85% more cost-effective than an electrical supply upgrade.
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
Our proven solutions have helped businesses across a wide range of industries save on electricity costs and improve efficiency. Here are just a few of the companies that trust Alpha Power Solutions to optimise their energy usage and keep their operations running smoothly.
INDUSTRIES THAT BENEFIT FROM OUR SOLUTIONS
Our energy-saving solutions are tailored to meet the needs of various industries. Whether you're in manufacturing, food processing, or retail, we help businesses like yours cut electricity costs, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime. Explore how we can support your industry.
| Abattoir | Dairy products processing | Paper & cardboard manufacturing |
| Bakery | Data centre | Paper & cardboard printing |
| Brewery & cooldrink bottler | Distribution centre | Paper mill (modern & traditional) |
| Brick manufacturing | Food processing plant | Pharmaceuticals manufacturing |
| Cable manufacturing | Metal fabrication | Plastic recycling |
| Cement product manufacturing | Metal recycling | Plastics product manufacturing |
| Chemical industry | Milling (flour, animal feeds, etc) | Saw milling and wood processing |
| Chicken farming (industrial) | Mineral processing | Store retail (large) |
| Cold storage | Packaging manufacturing (metal) | Tobacco product manufacturing |
| Manufacturing (components & parts) | Packaging manufacturing (paper & plastic) | Warehousing (large) |
POWER UP YOUR SAVINGS
We make it easy for you to start saving on electricity costs. Follow these three simple steps to get started.
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CONTACT US
Call, email, WhatsApp, or fill out our form. We’ll align with your energy goals and start the conversation about reducing your electricity costs.
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SEND US YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL
We’ll analyse your bill to provide a preliminary cost/benefit analysis, showing you how much you could save.
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GET YOUR PERSONALISED SOLUTION
We’ll give you a tailored plan detailing your potential savings and the cost of the solution, so you can make an informed decision.
I want to reduce my Power/electricity cost
Tailor made solutions to help you reduce electricity costs by up to 20%, call now or use the form to send us your requirements.
Struggling with high energy costs and lack of power capacity? Alpha Power Solutions offers simple, effective solutions so you can save money and expand your business.
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