First measurement, then selection
Reactive power charge? Start with a measurement, not a device
We check invoice items, load profile, and the nature of reactive power. Only on this basis do we select a variant – and verify the effect with a control measurement.
We do not promise savings or "return in X months" before analysis. The effect depends on the tariff, profile, and operation – and we check it after implementation.
When it's worth it
Signals that this is a topic for analysis.
- A reactive power charge has appeared on the invoice
- The charge increases after lighting modernisation or PV installation
- The facility has inverters, motors, transformers, HVAC, or power supplies
- The existing capacitor bank is not functioning correctly
- The load profile changes significantly throughout the day
- You want to verify power quality and investment profitability
Inductive or capacitive?
- we distinguish the nature of reactive energy before selection,
- capacitive (common with PV) requires a different approach than inductive,
- poor selection can transfer the problem, not eliminate it.
Therefore, without measuring the profile, we do not select a device "blindly".
Process
From invoice to control measurement.
- Invoice QualificationTariff and distribution items — full page with units.
- Load DataDevices and changes in the installation.
- Profile MeasurementWhen the invoice is not enough for safe selection.
- Energy CharacterDistinguishing inductive and capacitive.
- VariantsSolution, cost, and limitations — for decision.
- InstallationInstallation or modernisation after acceptance.
- Control MeasurementEffect verification and monitoring.
What you get
A document, not a promise.
- Description of the charge source on the invoice
- Report from invoice and measurements
- Variants with cost and risk
- Functional parameters of the selected device
- Commissioning protocol
- Result of control measurement and monitoring recommendations
The rules for charges for excess reactive energy are described by the distribution system operator — conditions depend on the tariff and object profile. Source: TAURON Dystrybucja — reactive energy.
FAQ
Questions about reactive energy.
How to identify a reactive energy charge?
On the distribution invoice, look for items related to inductive or capacitive reactive energy. For qualification, a full page with units, period, and tariff is needed.
Is the invoice alone sufficient for selection?
It can be sufficient for an initial assessment, but without measurement, it is not always possible to safely select a device for a variable profile and harmonics. In such cases, we propose parameter registration — see power quality.
Do you guarantee savings?
Not before analysis. The effect depends on charges, profile, load changes, the device, and subsequent operation. We verify it with a measurement after implementation — and that's how we talk about it.
Does photovoltaics affect compensation?
It can change the consumption profile and the nature of charges (often towards capacitive energy). This requires an assessment of the entire system, not an automatic replacement of one component.
B2B Contact
Send your invoice for analysis.
Attach the full page of your distribution invoice with the period, tariff, and items — we will respond whether and how the charge can be reduced.
Our principle: first measurement and analysis, then selection — and we confirm the effect with a control measurement.