In South Africa, businesses are struggling to keep up with the rising energy costs. With increased load shedding and the need for diesel generators, it's becoming more and more expensive for businesses to operate. However, there is a solution to…
Power factor correction is an important concept that is often overlooked by businesses in Kenya. In simple terms, it refers to the efficiency with which electricity is used by your business. A low power factor can lead to increased energy…
As electricity prices continue to rise in Africa, businesses that rely heavily on electricity are facing increasingly high energy bills. And if your power factor is low, you could be paying even more. Many power companies now impose additional low…
Electricity prices in Zimbabwe have been on the rise in recent years, with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) announcing yet another tariff increase in January 2022. This increase has been a blow to business owners already struggling…
The table below compares all the available PFC equipment suppliers. These are the Key Factors you must consider when investing in Power Factor Correction Equipment for your African business.
Optimised Power Products is the leading supplier of Power Factor Correction Equipment to companies across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of Optimised Power Products (OPP) PFC equipment and…
Electricity costs in Nigeria are continuing to rise, putting a significant financial burden on businesses across the country. In fact, many businesses are now struggling to afford their electricity bills, which can have a direct impact on their bottom line.…
In recent years, Zambian businesses have been hit with a significant increase in the cost of commercial electricity. According to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), electricity tariffs have gone up by an average of 75% since 2015, leaving many business…
According to our client and customer logging data over the past 7 years, the average power factor across Southern Africa is a mere 0.78, resulting in a 22% inefficiency in the use of electrical energy by industry. In response, utility…
Power Factor Correction is a technology that can benefit any business that relies on electricity. It works by optimizing the power factor of a company’s electrical system, which in turn can lead to significant cost savings and increased efficiency. If…