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Wikipedia: Power factor
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The encyclopedia article on power factor, the ratio of real to apparent power in an alternating current circuit, including how capacitor banks are switched in to supply reactive power and correct a lagging power factor.
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Source TypeEncyclopedia
URLen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_factor
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Wikipedia: Power factor
WikipediaReactive power section
Capacitive loads such as capacitor banks or buried cables generate reactive power with the current phase leading the voltage.
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