Hi guys,
Just an ordinary street light, 400w HPS bulb.
What will be total consumption?
Lamp 400w
Electrical disribution(rectifier) 100w
Comprehensive Cable Loss 6%, 400x6%= 24w
Transformer loss 3%, 400x3%=12w
Reactive Power Compensation, power factor 0.85
Total: (400+100+24+12)/0.85 = 630W...