Going ‘green’ is an ideal concept that is fast becoming a necessity, rather than a preferred option. In the global construction industry, there is an increasing drive to find means to integrate ‘green’ practices into building services. One of the prime areas where this can occur is in the field of building power consumption. In addition to using various alternative power sources, the efficient functioning of electronic appliances is critical. The extent of efficiency in electronic appliance functioning is further dependent on power quality, which is improved by power factor correction. Continue reading →