Most people look at their energy bills and check how many kWh (kilowatt-hours) they used — but if you’re running a business or managing a larger property, there’s another value that matters just as much: kVA.
Let’s unpack what it is — and why your bill depends on it.
⚡ What’s the Difference Between kWh and kVA?
- kWh = Energy you’ve actually consumed
- kVA = Apparent power — the total power drawn, whether used efficiently or not
If you imagine electricity as beer:
- kWh is the beer
- kVA is the beer + foam
⚙️ Why Does kVA Matter?
In commercial and industrial settings, inefficiency can create a bigger gap between the power you pull and what you use efficiently.
This “inefficiency” shows up as a lower power factor, and energy providers (or landlords) often pass on that cost — because it strains the system.
📈 What Affects Your kVA?
- Motors and pumps with poor efficiency
- Devices with low power factor
- High reactive load (like aircons, freezers, compressors)
- Simultaneous high-draw appliances
🧮 How RB Electrical Tracks It
Our system tracks both:
- Your active power (kW)
- Your apparent power (kVA)
If you’re on a kVA-based billing plan, our platform calculates your exact kVA usage and cost, using the rates you configure — per tenant or per site.
➡️ Full transparency. No surprises.
💬 Want to lower your kVA charges?
We can help you:
- Identify poor-performing equipment
- Optimize usage schedules
- Improve your power factor
📲 Contact our team for a meter analysis.
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