In our previous post (What is Power Factor) we discussed that Power Factor Correction (PFC) is necessary to improve the efficiency of a battery charger. This enhanced efficiency has lots of other advantages too.
Improved Charger Performance
Power Factor Correction is done for electrical equipment or installations to reduce the wasting of electricity. This means that lesser amperage is drawn by equipment as compared to non-PFC ones. This also ensures that heating of PFC chargers is less. As the operating temperature is lower, battery charger performance increases.
Decreased Operational Costs
As the equipment draws less power, the electricity bill is lesser. Also, due to lower operating temperature, equipment maintenance charges reduce drastically. The cost of installing Power Factor Correction unit is recovered quickly (typically within 2-3 years) due to fall in other costs. And after that, it’s win-win situation all the way.
Reduction in Carbon Footprint
Generation of electricity from fossil fuels leave behind carbon footprints for eternity. Decrease in demand for electricity due to Power Factor Correction of electrical installations reduces this carbon footprint.
Optimum Utilization of Existing Infrastructure
Power Factor Correction eliminates wastage of electrical power. This ensures that the remaining power in the circuit can be used by other equipment.
Power Factor Correction of any electrical equipment, including battery chargers, is advantageous for one and all. After getting to know this, I am confident you will use only PFC equipment and do your bit to save Mother Earth.
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