A load of 300 kW with a power factor of 0.65 lagging has the power factor improved to 0.9 lagging by the addition of parallel capacitors. What kvar of capacitors does this require and what percent reduction in kVA results?

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  1. A load of 300 kW with a power factor of 0.65 lagging has the power factor improved to 0.9 lagging by the addition of parallel capacitors. What kvar of capacitors does this require and what percent reduction in kVA results?
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