ICO-R: Intelligent Power Factor Correction
The modular Industry 4.0 solution that guarantees the elimination of reactive power penalties. Real-time cloud monitoring and bi-directional communication for remote management and predictive maintenance.
Eliminate reactive power penalties. 100% guaranteed.
The Reactive Energy Problem
Financial Penalties
Low power factor (cos φ) results in significant monthly penalties from utility providers, directly impacting your bottom line.
Reduced Capacity
Reactive power consumes transformer capacity that could be used for productive active power (kW), limiting your operational capabilities.
Heat Losses (Joule Effect)
Poor power factor increases current flow, causing excessive heat in cables and transformers, accelerating wear and increasing cooling costs.
Why ICO-R is Different
Guaranteed Performance
We contractually guarantee to reimburse any reactive energy penalty if the system fails to correct the power factor.
Industry 4.0 Ready
Real-time cloud monitoring and bi-directional communication for remote management and predictive maintenance.
- 24/7 cloud monitoring dashboard
- Predictive maintenance alerts
- Remote configuration & updates
Extreme Durability
Components sized for loads higher than actual requirements to ensure extreme longevity and reliability.
- Oversized capacitor banks
- Industrial-grade components
- Extended operational lifespan
Key Benefits
Eliminate Penalties
100% compliance with utility regulations (cos φ > 0.95). No more monthly reactive energy charges.
Unlock Power
Increases available active power (kW) at transformer terminals, expanding your operational capacity.
Cooler Operation
Reduces heat dissipation (Joule effect) in cables and transformers, lowering cooling costs and extending equipment life.
Power Factor Correction Visualization
How ICO-R works
Three stages, running continuously, with the result written down.
Continuous measurement
The system measures active and reactive power at the connection point cycle by cycle. It responds to how the load actually behaves during a shift, not to a monthly average.
Modular compensation
Capacitor stages switch in and out to hold the power factor above the threshold your tariff is billed against. Internal components are sized for loads higher than those actually present, which is what keeps performance stable over the years.
Documented result
Every switching operation and the resulting reactive-to-active ratio is logged to the cloud dashboard. That record is what turns the guarantee into something you can audit rather than something you have to trust.
What reactive power actually costs
Your transformer and your cables have to carry apparent power (kVA), but only active power (kW) does any work. The gap between them is reactive power, and you pay to move it without ever using it.
Active power (kW)
The part that turns motors and produces output
Reactive power (kvar)
Carried by the installation, billed, never converted into work
Apparent power (kVA)
What the transformer and cables must actually be sized for
Shrinking the reactive component pulls apparent power down towards active power. The same transformer then has more usable capacity, currents drop, and the penalty disappears.
Modular by design
Compensation is delivered in stages rather than as one fixed block, so the system follows the load instead of over- or under-correcting it.
- Stages engage only as the load requires, avoiding overcompensation at low load
- A failed stage does not take the installation out of service
- Capacity can be extended later without replacing what is already installed
- Works alongside existing power factor correction, relieving equipment already on site
Certifications & Standards
EN IEC 61558
EMC Compliance
IEC/EN 60831-1
Capacitor Safety
IEC/EN 61439
Switchgear Standards
ICO-R: common questions
How do we know whether reactive power is costing us anything?
It shows up on the electricity invoice as a separate charge for reactive energy, applied once the power factor drops below the threshold in your tariff. If you are not sure how to read it, send us a recent invoice and we will point at the line.
Do we have to remove our existing power factor correction?
No. ICO-R works alongside equipment already installed and takes load off it. That usually extends the life of the existing capacitor banks rather than making them redundant.
What exactly is guaranteed?
The contract covers the reactive energy penalty. If the system does not hold the power factor and a penalty is charged anyway, Enthrust Energy reimburses it. The cloud logs are what the claim is settled against.
How much maintenance does it need?
The components are deliberately oversized for the load they see, and the system reports its own condition through the dashboard, including predictive maintenance alerts. Servicing is planned from that data rather than on a fixed calendar.