The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has recently updated its power quality regulations, introducing stricter requirements for harmonic emissions in industrial facilities. These changes will take effect in 2025 and affect all new industrial installations.
Key Regulatory Changes
The updated standards include several significant changes that industrial operators need to address:
- THD limit reduced from 8% to 5% for voltage distortion
- Individual harmonic limits aligned with IEC 61000-3-6
- Mandatory power quality monitoring for facilities above 500kVA
- Annual compliance reporting requirements
CHITEK Compliance Solutions
CHITEK's complete range of Active Harmonic Filters and Static Var Generators are fully compliant with the new Saudi Arabian standards. Our solutions provide:
THD Below 5%
Guaranteed harmonic distortion reduction to meet the new strict limits.
Built-in Monitoring
Integrated power quality analyzers for automatic compliance reporting.
Next Steps for Industrial Facilities
Facility managers should begin planning their compliance strategy now. CHITEK offers free power quality assessments to help identify potential compliance gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.