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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your New Zealand 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
Generators, Solar/Battery Hybrids & Mains Tie-Ins For DOC-Permitted Remote Shoots
Here is how this works in practice. Production power options across Aotearoa span Aggreko NZ, Cummins NZ, and Caterpillar NZ power packs fleets. Stage 5-rated quiet-run units in 20kVA through 500kVA — alongside solar/battery hybrid packages for sensitive Fiordland, Aoraki/Mt. Cook, and Mackenzie Country UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve deployments where diesel emissions and night-noise are off-limits. Battery stock runs Anton/Bauer Cine VCLX-NM, Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok 290Wh, and Bebob Cube fleet-cycled through Lemac New Zealand, Mediatech NZ, and Filmworx Auckland.
Here is how this works in practice. Solar arrays integrate with EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 and Goal Zero Yeti stacks for off-grid documentary and remote-site work. Mains tie-ins route through Vector Energy (Auckland). Wellington Electricity (capital). Powerco (Taranaki/central NI), with licensed NZ-registered electricians needed under WorkSafe NZ Electrical (Safety) Rules 2010 for any install above 10A. 230V/50Hz grid spec matches Australia and UK. North American gear needs step-down transformers + Hz conversion.
Here is the short of it. DOC permits cover power packs placement in Fiordland, Tongariro, Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Westland Tai Poutini, and Mackenzie Country UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, with fuel-spill containment plans and night-noise emissions caps required. Heritage feature power deployments running through this infrastructure have the LOTR trilogy (Caterpillar banks at Stone Street, Tongariro Mt. Doom aerial location power 2001-2003), The Hobbit cycle (Hobbiton Matamata permanent set power infrastructure refit 2011-2014), King Kong 2005, Avatar Way of Water (Kumeu Film Studios + Manukau performance capture pool 2017-2022 with hybrid solar augmentation), Rings of Power (Amazon Prime Auckland multi-unit power packs banks), and Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (remote Otago hill-country solar/battery deployments 2021). ACC universal accident insurance covers all electrical crew auto. Iwi liaison under Te Tiriti o Waitangi applies to any rigging on culturally major ground.
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 New Zealand electricians skilled in film production. Having local electrical crew makes sure compliance with New Zealand rules and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power shoots in remote locations across New Zealand. This has setting up power packs support for remote locations across New Zealand, fuel supply, and tech support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in New Zealand 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.