Power factor is one of the most important qualities that must be considered when selecting LED high bay lights, as this parameter determines its energy efficiency level.
But what's the real power factor?
This is a concept that applies to LED high sheds or any other electrical equipment. This tells us the percentage of energy that LED high bay lights actually use and convert into useful work. The higher the power factor, the higher the efficiency and the longer the service life.
Unlike other traditional lighting systems, LED high bay lights must be powered by direct current, so they need a driver that can adjust the current as needed.
LED high bay lights and traditional systems must consume some energy to perform their functions. Thus, all energy consumed is not converted into useful work, but instead, the total power consumed (called the apparent power) is the sum of the other two powers:
Active power (kW): This is the electrical energy converted into useful work, and in the case of LED high shed lights, it is the power that really uses our lighting.
Reactive power (kW): This is the energy that the LED high bay light driver actually uses for its operation. ​
However, a low power factor will not only affect the energy efficiency and service life of LED high bay lights but also affect the amount of electricity you receive. When this nonfunctional capacity exceeds a certain level, the utility charges a fee.