⚡ Reactive Penalty
Reactive Penalty Tracking System: Drive the Penalty to Zero
The Argus EMS reactive penalty tracking system samples kVAr every 15 minutes, computes the cumulative inductive/capacitive ratio across the month, and alerts the site team before the EPDK threshold is breached — saving up to 20% on your bill.
EPDK Regulation
How Is Reactive Penalty Calculated?
Under EPDK regulations, if inductive reactive energy (motors, transformers, HVAC) exceeds 20% of active energy, or capacitive reactive (over-compensation) exceeds 15%, a penalty is applied.%20'sini geçerse, kapasitif reaktif (aşırı kompanzasyon) ise %15'ini geçerse ceza uygulanır.
Monthly reactive penalties can range from 50,000 to 500,000 TL in large facilities. Argus EMS tracks the cumulative ratio throughout the month and alerts the site team when approaching the threshold.
Argus Solution
How It Works
- 15-minute kVAr and kWh measurement
- Instantaneous inductive/capacitive ratio calculation
- Cumulative penalty forecast from start of month
- Warning at 18%, urgent alarm at 19%
- Compensation panel capacitor bank monitoring
- Monthly reactive energy report in EPDK format (PDF)
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Reactive penalty (post-monitoring)
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Max invoice savings
15 dk
Ratio update frequency
1. ay
First savings visible
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a reactive energy penalty?
Under EPDK regulations, if inductive reactive consumption exceeds 20% of active energy, or capacitive reactive exceeds 15%, the distribution company applies a penalty. This can reach 5–20% of the total monthly bill.
How does Argus prevent this penalty?
Argus monitors reactive power (kVAr) at 15-minute granularity. The cumulative inductive/capacitive ratio is tracked throughout the month; a warning email is sent before the threshold is breached.
Is a compensation panel required?
A compensation panel (capacitor bank) is mandatory for preventing reactive penalties. Argus monitors whether the existing panel is operating correctly and sufficiently; if not, it raises an alarm.
When are results seen?
Reactive penalty decreases from the first month. Full optimisation stabilises within 2–3 months.