Lower your reactive power charges and keep voltage steady
Infrastructure facilities, water treatment plants, public lighting systems and industrial installations often operate with changing electrical loads. When these loads require reactive power, a low power factor can increase current demand and lead to additional charges under applicable electricity tariffs.
An Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panel automatically switches capacitor banks according to the system’s reactive power requirements, helping maintain the desired power factor as loads change. The appropriate configuration depends on the load profile, electrical system conditions and project specifications.
Built to Perform
Automatic Reactive Power Correction
Monitors the power factor and switches capacitor banks in response to changing load conditions to maintain the configured power factor target.
Flexible Capacity Options
APFC panel capacity is selected according to the installation's reactive power requirements, load profile and electrical system specifications.
Industrial-grade components
Configured with suitable switching devices, protection components and power factor correction equipment based on project requirements.
Improved Power Factor
Helps reduce reactive power demand and may lower power-factor-related electricity charges and distribution losses, depending on system conditions and tariff structure.
Application-Suitable Enclosures
Enclosure options are selected according to the installation environment, required ingress protection rating and project specifications.
System Integration Options
Integration with PCC, MCC or SCADA systems may be considered where required and supported by the selected configuration.
Built to Built to Specification
Reactive power requirements vary across infrastructure and industrial facilities, depending on connected loads, operating conditions and the electrical system design. Synchro’s APFC panel solutions are configured to suit different power factor correction requirements, from smaller installations to larger electrical networks.
Panel capacity, component selection & control arrangements can be specified according to the application and project requirements. Share your load details and technical specifications with our team to discuss a suitable APFC panel configuration.
Small to medium APFC panels
10 - 50 kVAR - Suitable for smaller installations, auxiliary buildings and pump stations, depending on the site's reactive power requirements.
High-Capacity APFC Panels
150 - 400 kVAR - Configured for larger installations, such as substations, water treatment facilities and street lighting networks, based on the electrical system design.
Brand-Specific Component Options
Component selection can be based on project specifications and customer preferences, with options from approved manufacturers where available.
Customised APFC Panel Solutions
Configured around load requirements, operating conditions and integration needs. PCC, MCC or SCADA integration can be considered where applicable and technically supported.
Where It Works
- Infrastructure experience: We have built APFC panels for water treatment plants, substations and street lighting networks.
- Made to your project: Panels from 10 kVAR to 400 kVAR, matched to your loads and how they must connect to your system.
- Quality components: Relays, MCCBs, fuses and SPDs chosen for safe, long-lasting performance.
- Ready to install: Panels are tested before dispatch, so commissioning takes less time and runs smoothly.
- Support across India: On-time delivery and help at every stage of your infrastructure project.
The Synchro Edge
Improved Energy Efficiency
- Helps reduce reactive power demand and may lower electricity costs associated with poor power factor, depending on operating conditions and applicable tariffs.
Better Power Factor Management
- Automatically switches capacitor banks in response to changing loads, helping maintain the configured power factor target.
Automated operation
- Reduces the need for manual capacitor switching by adjusting compensation according to the system's reactive power requirements.
Flexible and Scalable Configurations
- APFC panel capacity and capacitor steps can be selected according to load requirements and the electrical system design.
Monitoring and Integration Options
- Can be configured for integration with compatible energy management or SCADA systems where required and supported by the selected equipment.
What is an APFC panel?
An Automatic Power Factor Correction panel switches capacitor banks automatically to compensate for reactive power, reducing energy losses, maintaining optimal power factor, and stabilising voltage in infrastructure and utility applications.
Where are APFC panels used?
Electrical substations, street lighting systems, metro stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, renewable energy microgrids, and large public utilities.
What capacities are available?
10 kVAR to 400 kVAR, including 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 150, 200, 250, 300, and 400 kVAR options.
Can APFC panels be customised?
Yes — tailored to load requirements, environmental conditions, and integration with PCC, MCC, or SCADA systems.
What brands are available?
ABB, Schneider, and other quality-assured components, or fully custom-built panels — all engineered for reliability, durability, and optimal performance.
What is the difference between an APFC panel and a capacitor bank?
A capacitor bank provides reactive power compensation, while an APFC panel uses a power factor controller to switch capacitor bank steps automatically according to changing load requirements.
Can an APFC panel reduce electricity bills?
An APFC panel may help reduce power factor-related penalties and improve electrical system efficiency. Actual savings depend on the existing power factor, load conditions, tariff structure and correct system sizing.
Looking for a trusted APFC panel supplier for infrastructure and utility projects? We deliver pre-tested, ready-to-install panels for substations, water treatment plants, street lighting networks, and renewable microgrids.