Power Factor Correction in Kenya
Seamless Process Automation Limited is the leading licenced electrical contractor for Power Factor Correction in Kenya. As per the conditions for supply of electrical energy, Power Factor in an electrical installation should be at or above 0.9 lagging as stipulated in the schedule of tariffs and rates provided under the Energy Act of 2019 set out by Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This is enforced by Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) during electricity billing. A surcharge / penalty is applied on the bill each time power factor is less than 0.9. The rate of surcharge is computed based on the difference between current power factor against the required minimum 0.9. This implies that the lower the power factor, the higher the surcharge.
The most popular Power Factor Correction in Kenya involves installing a capacitor bank in an electrical system. A capacitor bank comprises of capacitors, switching contactors, protection circuit breakers, intelligent power factor controller, cooling fan and other accessories.
These accessories are assembled and wired in a powder coated enclosure / panel. Depending on the size of the capacitor bank, the panel can either be wall-mounted, floor-mounted or free-standing.
Our power factor correction solution involves either or a combination of the following
- Installing new capacitor bank
- Repairing faulty capacitor bank
- Upgrading existing capacitor bank
Like other electrical equipment, maintenance is required to ensure the capacitor bank operate efficiently. We also offer maintenance contract where we agree with the customer on the servicing schedule for the capacitor bank.
Benefits of power factor correction
- Reduced KPLC electricity bill by lowering Peak Demand KVA
- Avert power factor surcharge / penalty
- Increases electrical capacity, more equipment can be added to the network
We assemble our capacitor banks with world leading manufacturers such as
Looking for Power Factor Correction in Kenya? Talk to us today for a free site appraisal and no obligation quotation. Visit our office in Industrial Area, Nairobi or call us on 0722 880452 or email: sales@seamless-automation.com
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Epcos Power Factor Capacitor
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12 Step Epcos Power Factor Controller
Add to cart Power FactorSteps : 12
Dimensions : 144 x 144mm
Current Input : 1A or 5A
Communication: USB / RS232 / RS485
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RVC12 ABB Power Factor Controller
Add to cart Power FactorABB Power Factor Controller
- Input Voltage: 90-550 V
- Current Input: 1A or 5A CT
- 4 quadrant operation – Suitable for operation with energy import and export
- Unrestricted step sequence
- Inbuilt temperature monitor with fan control and alarm
- Automatic initialization and automatic step detection for fast and easy commissioning
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Controller
Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Power FactorSeamless Process Automation Limited supplies Schneider Electric Power Factor Controller, available in 6 Steps & 12 Steps. This is an efficient controller for automatic power factor correction bank. Measures, monitors and controls the reactive energy.
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor
Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Power FactorThe benefits of power factor correction capacitor
Improving on a low power factor may help you:
- Reduce electricity bills by eliminating power factor surcharges.
- Enhance equipment operation by improving voltage.
- Improve energy efficiency of your electrical system by reducing line losses.
- Eliminate or reduce transformer maintenance or upgrades.
