The invention relates to an intelligent switching device for 10kV reactive power compensation equipment. The device comprises a composite switch, a controller and a photoelectric conversion system, wherein the composite switch is connected with one end of the photoelectric conversion system; and the other end of the photoelectric conversion system is connected with the controller. The device has the advantages that: the state of the composite switch is controlled by the controller, so that transient impact in switching is low; a switching switch failure rate is low; the safe running of a power grid is slightly influenced; and arc extinction capability is not required by a single-pole alternating current vacuum contactor of the device, and a radiator is not required by a thyristor valve, so that the volume and cost of the device are reduced, and reliability is improved.