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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your German production.
Here is how this works in practice. Power solutions for film production cover portable power packs, battery systems, solar rigs, and hybrid setups that deliver reliable electricity in any location. Choosing the right power way depends on load needs, noise restrictions, site-level considerations, and the logistical constraints of each shooting environment.
Here is the short of it. We check your production's power needs and source appropriate solutions from local providers, whether that means quiet power packs for dialogue scenes, high-capacity units for large lighting setups, or battery systems for remote locations. Our team manages delivery, fueling, and tech support across 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 needs based on lighting, gear, and location constraints.
Solution Design
Designing the right power solution—power packs, tie-in, or combination—for your production.
Setup & Testing
Pro installation and testing of all power systems before production starts.
Production Support
Ongoing tracking, fuel planning, and tech support across your shoot.
On Location
Aggreko + Caterpillar Diesel, Anton Bauer/IDX Block Batteries & Solar-Hybrid Eco Power
Here is how this works in practice. Power options across Germany combine grid tie-ins, mobile power packs, block batteries, and increasingly solar + battery hybrid systems for eco-conscious shoots. Diesel generation runs Caterpillar Germany + Cummins Deutschland + Aggreko Germany + Stemac super-silent 20-500kVA units, with regional supply through E.ON, RWE, EnBW, and Vattenfall electricity providers for venue tie-ins under BG ETEM (Berufsgenossenschaft Energie Textil Elektro Medienerzeugnisse) electrical safety compliance.
Here is the short of it. Camera + monitor battery rigs run Anton Bauer + IDX + Bebob + Hawk-Woods V-mount + Gold mount packs (enough capacity for full ARRI Alexa 35 + LF + Mini LF + Sony VENICE 2 shoot days). This has block Batteries (75Ah-300Ah) for high-draw applications. All distribution runs 230V/50Hz Schuko Type F European standard. Solar + LiFePO4 battery hybrid systems are increasingly fielded on Bavarian Alps + Black Forest + Schleswig-Holstein coastal exteriors where diesel restrictions or eco-certification (Albert Carbon Calculator + EMAS) applies. Studio Babelsberg + Bavaria Film + MMC Köln are increasingly DFFF/GMPF + EMAS sustainability-certified.
Here is the breakdown. Heritage global shoots at Babelsberg + Bavaria Film + Görlitz powered varied loads. Inglourious Basterds (Tarantino 2009 — multi-stage tungsten interior shoots), Cloud Atlas (Tykwer + Wachowskis 2012 — six parallel Babelsberg stages), Bridge of Spies (Spielberg 2015), Captain America: Civil War (Russo Bros 2016 — Marvel-scale Skypanel + HMI loads), Tár (Todd Field 2022 — Berlin Philharmonic concert capture with venue tie-in), All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger 2022 — James Friend BSC Best Cinematography Oscar shot multi-day Bavarian exterior trench setups needing sustained power packs runs), Babylon Berlin (Tykwer 2017+ — Germany's most costly TV series ever, multi-stage Babelsberg), Wonka (2023), Argylle (Vaughn 2024).
We staff Elektromeister-certified German production electricians fluent in Hochdeutsch + English. Cross-border supplements arrive same-week from London + Vienna under EU Schengen via Frankfurt FRA + Munich MUC + Berlin BER cargo corridors.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What size generators do you provide?
We supply power packs from small 20kW portable units to large 500kW tow-behind power packs. Most narrative shoots use power packs in the 60-150kW range, based on lighting needs. We can calculate the right size for your needs.
Are your generators suitable for film sets?
Yes, we give super-silent power packs designed for film production. These units are baffled and housed to cut noise, allowing them to be positioned closer to set without interfering with sound recording.
Can you coordinate tie-ins?
Yes, we can set up building tie-ins where appropriate and permitted. Tie-ins can be more economical for studio work or locations with enough electrical infrastructure. Our team handles all planning 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 give block batteries for larger gear and complete charging solutions for multi-camera shoots.
Do you provide electricians?
Yes, we work with qualified German electricians skilled in film production. Having local electrical crew makes sure compliance with German rules and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power shoots in remote locations across Germany. This has setting up power packs delivery, fuel supply, and tech support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in Germany 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.