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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your Mexican 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
Aggreko Mexico, Cummins and CFE coordination delivering 60kVA to 500kVA across Mexican terrain
Here is how this works in practice. Mexican production power runs on 127V/60Hz residential and 220V/60Hz industrial — matching US grid frequency (60Hz, not Europe's 50Hz) and Type A/B plugs, so cross-border LA gear ships into Mexican shoots without frequency conversion or plug adaptation. Aggreko Mexico anchors the genny pool with super-silent 60-100kVA tow-plant units for narrative work plus 250-500kVA industrial units for high-load HMI-heavy commercial coverage; Cummins and Caterpillar provide the regional fleet across Cancún (CUN airport), Monterrey (MTY), Guadalajara (GDL), and Tijuana (TIJ).
On the ground, Battery hybrid packages (Aggreko Y-Cube + Mobile Energy Storage Unit) increasingly handle dialogue-sensitive coverage at Yucatán Maya temples, Sonoran desert dawn shoots, and CDMX centro histórico cathedral interiors where genny noise would impact production sound. Solar-augmented packages cover multi-day remote desert and jungle shoots. The list covers Sonora and Chihuahua high-irradiance terrain supports useful PV-charge cycles during shooting hours. We set up Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) tie-in permits for productions needing direct grid connection at Estudios Churubusco, Lemon Studios, Argos Comunicación, Estudios Tepeyac, Televisa San Ángel, or Fox Baja Studios (Rosarito Baja California. Titanic, Master and Commander, Pearl Harbor deep-ocean tank heritage).
Here is the short of it. Camera and accessory power follows the same Mexican logistics framework. Anton Bauer Dionic XT 150 and Bebob V-mount stock anchors the local pool with Hawk-Woods FlightLite stable-charge units for ALEXA 35, Mini LF, VENICE 2, and V-Raptor 8K VV cinema-camera bodies. ARRI L7-C and Aputure F22c block batteries supplement for lighting hot-swap workflows. CDMX altitude (2,240m) accelerates cell-degradation cycles on V-mount stock — we rotate spares more aggressively than equivalent LA shoots. Yucatán and Chiapas tropical lowland 70-95% RH demands dehumidified Pelican-cased battery transport pre-positioned through Foto Servicio Cancún.
On the ground, Sonoran and Chihuahua desert dawn shoots (4am call sheets common to avoid 45°C+ midday heat) experience faster capacity drain on cold cells before sunrise — chemical-hand-warmer pouches keep cells at operating temperature. Cross-border productions from LA following the Spectre, Sicario, Sicario 2, Narcos: Mexico, Bardo, and Quantum of Solace workflows bring their own preferred Bebob Coco 156 and Anton Bauer Cine VCLX-2 stock via Tijuana 12-minute commercial border crossing under ATA carnet through SAT/Aduanas. PAT testing and RCD protection follow Mexican NOM-001-SEDE electrical safety rules with IMSS-registered electricians.
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 Mexican electricians experienced in film production. Having local electrical crew ensures compliance with Mexican regulations and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power productions in remote locations throughout Mexico. This includes coordinating generator delivery, fuel supply, and technical support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in Mexico 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.