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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your Spanish production.
Power solutions for film production encompass portable generators, battery systems, solar rigs, and hybrid setups that deliver reliable electricity in any location. Choosing the right power approach depends on load requirements, noise restrictions, environmental considerations, and the logistical constraints of each shooting environment.
We assess your production's power needs and source appropriate solutions from local providers, whether that means quiet generators for dialogue scenes, high-capacity units for large lighting setups, or battery systems for remote locations. Our team manages delivery, fueling, and technical support throughout your shoot.
Capabilities
Power Equipment
Complete power solutions from generators to batteries and distribution.
Professional Power Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Power Assessment
Calculating your total power requirements based on lighting, equipment, and location constraints.
Solution Design
Designing the right power solution—generator, tie-in, or combination—for your production.
Setup & Testing
Professional installation and testing of all power systems before production begins.
Production Support
Ongoing monitoring, fuel coordination, and technical support throughout your shoot.
On Location
Honda EU2200i and EU7000is silent inverter generators, Wacker Neuson tow-behind, Multiquip, and Volta Solar through Camara Movil Madrid, Vantage Spain, and Welab Plus for off-grid Picos, Pyrenees, and Canary volcanic work
Here is how this works in practice. Power options in Spain run through Camara Movil Madrid, Vantage Spain Madrid and Barcelona, Welab Plus Barcelona, and Servicios Audiovisuales VSV alongside the lighting package. Primary generator inventory leads with Honda EU2200i and EU7000is inverter-silent units as the off-grid commercial and documentary default. The EU7000is delivers 7000-watt steady output at sub-58dB at 7 meters. Quiet enough to stage 15 meters off the recording perimeter with windscreen baffling and still preserve dialogue intelligibility on a Sennheiser MKH 416 boom pickup.
Here is the short of it. Wacker Neuson tow-behind 50, 70, and 150 kVA scale up to the feature production blocks where the ARRI SkyPanel S360-C banks, ARRI M-Series HMI. And Aputure 1200d Pro arrays push the load into three-phase territory. Multiquip generators cover the LA-default workflow for incoming American productions familiar with that vendor. Anton/Bauer Cine VCLX block-battery stacks fill the silent-protocol heritage-zone role where any combustion generator is prohibited inside the historic perimeter.
Here is the breakdown. Volta Solar and similar mobile-solar generators cover the truly off-grid work. The Picos de Europa long-walk-in days where the location is hours from any vehicle access. The Pyrenees high-altitude crossings around Aigüestortes, Ordesa, and the Cerdanya valleys. And the Canary Islands volcanic terrain on Lanzarote Timanfaya and Tenerife Teide National Park where heavy generators can't be hauled into the protected national-park zones. Spain runs the European 230V/50Hz standard which gives incoming US 120V gear a transformer-and-conversion overhead.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. We stage step-down transformers in the 5kW and 10kW ranges at the rental house cage and pre-route the US Cam-Lok and Bates connector inventory alongside the European H07RN-F feeder. Heritage zone protocols at the Alhambra, Alcázar de Sevilla, Mezquita Córdoba, Toledo, Salamanca, and Mallorca Tramuntana villages dictate silent-only battery-powered distribution per Patronato pre-approval. Summer 40°C-plus heat protocols across Andalucía include explicit fuel-tank shading and reduced run-time scheduling.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What size generators do you provide?
We supply generators from small 20kW portable units to large 500kW tow-behind generators. Most narrative productions use generators in the 60-150kW range, depending on lighting requirements. We can calculate the right size for your needs.
Are your generators suitable for film sets?
Yes, we provide super-silent generators designed for film production. These units are baffled and housed to minimize noise, allowing them to be positioned closer to set without interfering with sound recording.
Can you coordinate tie-ins?
Yes, we can coordinate building tie-ins where appropriate and permitted. Tie-ins can be more economical for studio work or locations with sufficient electrical infrastructure. Our team handles all coordination with building management.
What battery systems do you offer?
We stock V-mount and Gold mount batteries from Anton Bauer, IDX, and others for cinema cameras and accessories. We also provide block batteries for larger equipment and complete charging solutions for multi-camera productions.
Do you provide electricians?
Yes, we work with qualified Spanish electricians experienced in film production. Having local electrical crew ensures compliance with Spanish regulations and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power productions in remote locations throughout Spain. This includes coordinating generator delivery, fuel supply, and technical support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in Spain that need this often pair it with Power Distribution Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Lighting Equipment Rental and Audio Equipment Rental.
On Set
Need Production Power?
Tell us about your power requirements and we'll design the right solution.