Time for new capacitor investment
installed capacitor cost is approximately $15/kVAR) 750 kVAR x $15 = $11,250 capacitor cost $13,500 annual savings vs. $11,250 capacitor investment. Capacitors will pay for themselves in 10 months, and continue to produce savings thereafter. EXAMPLE: kW Demand Charge A plant with a demand of 1000 kW has an 80% power factor. The serving