Defined term
Power factor
Power factor is the ratio of real power in kilowatts to apparent power in kilovolt-amperes for a given load and time.
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-192 · Last verified September 29, 2026
Evidence through 2023-08-29 · 1 source has no source-event date
Content modified 2026-09-29
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SDG&E Rule 21 documents a fixed-power-factor default and a site process for smart-inverter settings, without supplying a general correction recommendation.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
Power factor is the ratio of real power in kilowatts to apparent power in kilovolt-amperes for a given load and time.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
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- San Diego Gas & Electric: SDG&E Electric Rule 21 § Hh and Table Hh-4; printed tariff Sheets 131, 143; PDF pages 140, 152; Cal. P.U.C. Sheet Nos. 37620-E, 37631-E; Advice Letter 4280-E; effective 2023-08-29
Revision tariff Sheet131, Cal.PUC37620-E, AL4280-E, submitted2023-08-29, effective2023-08-29; tariff Sheet143, Cal.PUC37631-E, AL4280-E, submitted2023-08-29, effective2023-08-29 · Source event as of August 29, 2023 · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: EIA Glossary — Power factor
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026