Active Harmonic Filters

Active Harmonic Filters (AHFs) use power electronics to inject equal and opposite harmonic currents into the network in real time. They dynamically mitigate harmonics generated by sources such as variable speed drives and power electronic inverters, supporting grid compliance, enhancing system stability, and ensuring reliable operation across the electricity network.

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What are Active Harmonic Filters?
What are Active Harmonic Filters?

What are Active Harmonic Filters?

An Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) is a dynamic solution designed to reduce harmonic distortion in electrical networks. Unlike passive filters, which generally target fixed frequencies, AHFs continuously adapt to load conditions and compensate for multiple harmonic orders simultaneously.

They are typically applied at the low-voltage level and are particularly well suited for sites with rapidly fluctuating or complex loads where harmonics vary during operation.

Requirements

The requirements for an Active Harmonic Filter depend on the harmonic profile of your site, system voltage, and operational characteristics. Sites with variable speed drives, inverters, or rapidly changing loads often benefit most.

Key factors include:
• Voltage level (typically low voltage)
• Harmonic orders present and their variability
• System load balance and reactive power needs

A harmonic study provides the data needed to analyse harmonic voltage distortion, confirm compliance with standards such as IEC 61000, G5/5, or IEEE 519, and size the filter accurately.

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Our Solutions

AHFs deliver a set of practical outcomes for your site:
• Real-time mitigation of multiple harmonic orders
• Improved compliance with grid standards (IEC 61000, G5/5, IEEE 519)
• Reduction of harmonic losses, nuisance tripping, and transformer noise
• Reactive power support and imbalance correction
• Enhanced protection of sensitive equipment and extended asset life

Applications include:
• Renewable energy sites (wind, solar, BESS)
• EV charging infrastructure
• Heat pumps
• High-tech manufacturing plants
• Airports and hospitals where power quality is critical

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