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Portable Power Solutions
Professional power solutions for film production anywhere in Mexico.
Here is how this works in practice. Portable power solutions keep shoots operational in locations without reliable mains electricity. In Mexico, where shoots frequently take place in remote desert landscapes, jungle ruins, and coastal locations far from reliable grid power, robust portable solutions are key for pro production quality.
Here is the short of it. We source portable power solutions matched to your production's load needs and location constraints. Whether you're filming in the Sonoran Desert, at Mayan ruins in the Yucatán, or in Mexico City's historic center, our team reviews runtime needs, noise restrictions, and site-level factors to recommend the right power package.
Capabilities
Power Solutions
From whisper-quiet film generators to high-capacity battery systems, we provide reliable power for productions of any scale in any location.
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Generators
- Whisper quiet film generators
- Tow-behind and vehicle-mounted
- Various capacity options
- Single and three-phase power
- Operator included
Primary Power
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Battery Systems
- High-capacity lithium packs
- V-mount and Gold-mount
- Cinema camera batteries
- Cine tape and accessories
- Solar charging options
Mobile Energy
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Distribution
- Power distro boxes
- Cable runs and connectors
- Load management
- Circuit protection
- Multi-phase distribution
Safe Distribution
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Remote Location
- Off-grid power solutions
- Portable solar systems
- Long-duration battery banks
- Silent power options
- Helicopter-transportable
Anywhere Power
On Location
Portable power, generators, and battery solutions across Mexico — CFE 220V grid interface, Yucatán jungle off-grid pads, Sonoran desert remote-rig power, hurricane-season Caribbean backup
Here is how this works in practice. We set up portable power for shoots across Mexico through silenced diesel power packs (Multiquip 25kVA/45kVA/85kVA/200kVA, Cummins Onan, FG Wilson, Aggreko spot-rentals for tentpole shoots) and inverter-paralleled Honda EU2200i / EU7000is petrol units for low-noise dialogue scenes. The country's national grid runs CFE-delivered 220V three-phase (different from US 120V/240V and EU 230V/400V. The list covers transformer banks always specced in advance). Battery-system inventory has Anton Bauer Cine VCLX 2 NiMH, Bebob Cube blocks, Vmount IDX Endura and Anton Bauer Dionic. Plus larger Goal Zero Yeti 6000X and EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra LiFePO4 silent power banks for dialogue-scene capture without genset noise. CDMX, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Tijuana power-supplier hubs route same-day Tijuana cross-border resupply from LA (Filmworks LA, Quixote LA. 12-minute drive) for tentpole shoots.
Here is how the picture comes together. Field power scenarios span Yucatán jungle off-grid INAH archaeological-site work (Palenque, Calakmul, Coba — no grid access, full-day diesel runs with site-level-impact CONANP buffer protocols inside Sian Ka'a UNESCO Biosphere), Sonoran/Chihuahua desert remote pads (Real de Catorce ghost-town, Copper Canyon Sierra Madre rim — diesel-and-solar hybrid), Acapulco beach and Cabo Pulmo shoreline (sand-covered enclosures, hurricane June–November redundant backup planning), Baja Cabo San Lucas and Tijuana cross-border (Fox Baja Studios on-site CFE three-phase plus diesel backup for the seawater Horizon Tank).
Here is what we have to work with. On the ground, Day of the Dead (UNESCO Intangible 2008) cemetery shoots at Janitzio (Pátzcuaro), Mixquic, and Pátzcuaro need ultra-silent inverter units to avoid disrupting cultural ceremony. F1 Mexico GP at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Vive Latino at Foro Sol, and Corona Capital draw from OCESA-partnered power packs vendors. CFE permit planning for grid tap-ins, IMSS workers-comp for power-truck operators, IFT clearance for radio-frequency triggers.
FAQ
Professional Power Services
How do I calculate power requirements for my production?
Power needs are calculated from your gear lists—lighting draws the most power. We'll help you check total wattage, account for startup surges, and recommend appropriate power packs capacity with safety margins. Typical small shoots need 20-40kVA. Larger shoots may need 100kVA+.
What's the difference between film generators and standard generators?
Film power packs (also called whisper power packs) are specifically designed for quiet operation—mostly 60-70dB at distance versus 80-90dB for standard power packs. This is key when recording sound. They also give cleaner, more stable power for sensitive gear.
Can you provide power for remote locations without road access?
Yes. We give helicopter-transportable power packs, portable battery systems, and solar solutions for remote locations. Planning for remote power needs advance planning to make sure adequate capacity for your production needs.
Do generators come with operators?
Power packs operators are ready and recommended for larger shoots. They handle startup, tracking, refueling, load management, and troubleshooting. For smaller power packs, trained production crew can operate with proper briefing.
What battery options are available for silent shooting?
Here is the breakdown. We give high-capacity lithium battery systems for completely silent power. These range from portable packs for small setups to large battery arrays for full lighting packages. Battery systems work well for interview setups, sensitive location work, and situations needing zero power packs noise.
How is power distribution handled on set?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. We give distribution boxes, proper cable runs, and connection hardware. Distribution is managed to balance loads, protect circuits, and make sure safe power delivery to all departments. Our electrical team or power packs operator monitors distribution across the shoot.
Related Services
Productions in Mexico that need this often pair it with Grip Services, LED Lighting Systems, and Gaffer & Lighting Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Power Distribution Systems and Wire Cam Systems.
On Set
Need Production Power?
Share your equipment list and locations, and we'll design the right power solution for your production.