Shunt reactors are used where inductive load is needed, they are connected to the system in parallel.

They are used especially in long transmission lines, lighting and compensation of capacitive reactive energy generated by UPSs.

They are used in test environments where inductive currents are needed.

• Active power increases energy flow.
• Devices and machines fed from the system will be healthy and have a longer life.
• Reactive energy cost is not paid, thus it saves energy.
• It reduces the investment cost.