A capacitor bank is a group of capacitors installed in an electrical system to improve power factor. It works by supplying reactive power to offset the inductive loads caused by motors, HVAC systems, and industrial equipment. This improves the efficiency of your electrical system and reduces unnecessary energy costs.
Businesses with low power factor often pay penalty charges on their electricity bills. Installing capacitor banks helps reduce these charges and improves power quality across your facility.
Power factor is a measure of how efficiently your electrical system uses electricity. A power factor close to 1 means most of the electricity is doing useful work. A low power factor means more energy is wasted.
Capacitor banks correct this by reducing the amount of reactive power drawn from the grid, helping you:
Lower your monthly electricity bills
Improve equipment performance
Avoid utility surcharges and penalties
Capacitor banks add capacitive reactance to your system, which balances the inductive load from machinery and lighting. This helps:
Reduce total current drawn from the grid
Improve voltage stability
Decrease losses in cables and transformers
Optimise power consumption without increasing your kWh usage
Improved power factor also reduces the load on electrical infrastructure, extending the life of your motors, transformers, and switchgear.
At Neutron Energy Control, we supply and install two main types of capacitor banks:
Best for constant electrical loads
Simple design with low maintenance
Cost-effective solution for steady operations
Ideal for facilities with changing or fluctuating loads
Controlled by relays or PLCs that adjust in real-time
Helps prevent overcorrection and protects against harmonics
Installing a capacitor bank from Neutron Energy Control provides:
Lower electricity bills by reducing reactive energy charges
Improved energy efficiency across your facility
Reduced transformer and cable losses
Extended equipment lifespan due to lower operating temperatures
Better voltage control and power stability
Neutron Energy Control offers turnkey capacitor bank solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Our process includes:
Site inspection and power factor analysis
Custom system design and sizing
Supply, installation, and commissioning
Maintenance and remote performance monitoring
Our systems range from compact setups to large 600 kVAr units, with automatic switching to match your load demands.