Electricity recycling equipment improves the power factor of the buildings in which it is installed. Works by creating a resonant tank circuit (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LC_circuit).
How is electricity recycled?
A: There are many complicated and technical aspects of electricity recyclers. The basic principle is best described by the behavior of capacitors in a resonant tank circuit. This type of circuit works by oscillating electricity between inductors such as air conditioners or ceiling fans and the capacitor. This electricity then flows from the capacitor back to the inductors, providing energy that would otherwise have to be purchased from the energy company. Thus, the electricity cycles through the circuit of your building to reduce the amount needed to be bought. The technical measure for the amount of electricity that can be recycled is called power factor.
What is power factor?
A: Power factor is “is a measure of how efficiently a customer’s operations use electricity” according to a Texas energy company called Austin Energy. For a more detailed explanation on improving efficiency by improving power factor, read “Reducing Power Factor Cost” published by the Department of Energy.
Companies that provide certifiable Electricity Recycling products include:
- Peak Energy Technology LLC
- Schneider Electric
- GE