Most businesses are running on approximately a 70% to 90% Power Factor, which can equate to owners paying in the neighborhood of 10-15% more for their monthly power bill. Like it or not, the utility company is charging you for the inefficiencies in your system. The simple fact is, this wasted energy affects your bottom line.

Correct your power factor.

Power factor is the ratio of true power or watts to apparent power or volt amps. With low power factor loads, the current flowing through an electrical system’s components is higher than necessary to do the required work. This additional current causes excess heating, which will damage equipment and increase electrical costs. A low power factor can also result in the dimming of lights, increased electrical noise, and sluggish motor operation. By monitoring and constantly improving your power factor, GSL Energy’s IPCS automatically keeps your system operating at its peak efficiency.

Control harmonic distortion.

Harmonic Distortion is a damaging effect produced by fluorescent lighting, computer workstations, VFDs, and other power supplies. By distorting the electrical system, harmonic distortion can ruin sensitive and costly equipment, cause overheating of equipment and wiring, and increase HVAC costs. GSL Energy’s IPCS unit monitors these harmonics and can be configured to cancel them out, along with their damaging effects and sluggish motor operation. By monitoring and constantly improving your power factor, GSL Energy’s IPCS automatically keeps your system operating at its peak efficiency.