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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your Canadian 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 silent gensets, Volta Solar suitcases and 120V/60Hz US-compatible power
Here is how the work lines up. Power solutions across Canada rarely look the same twice — a Toronto Pearson interior pulls reliable 120V/60Hz mains, a Banff backcountry exterior in Jasper or the Icefields Parkway needs Volta Solar suitcases and Anton/Bauer Cine VCLX battery stations because the closest grid tie is miles down the trail, and a Vancouver Stanley Park dialogue scene demands Honda EU2200i and EU7000is silent generators sized for sync sound plus Wacker Neuson and Multiquip 50, 150 and 300 kVA tow-behind units when the lighting package scales up.
We source from William F. White Global's national inventory, Sim Video and Reel Films Toronto, with Coleman Powermate units rounding out the small-genset stock for inserts and second unit. Canadian 120V/60Hz aligns with US-spec ARRI, Aputure, Astera and DMG kit. This removes a transformer line item from cross-border productions out of LA, New York or Vancouver studio bases.
Cold-weather scheduling sets the planning floor on Canadian power. Quebec, Yukon and Nunavut shoots from December through March routinely sit at -25°C, so block-heater cycling, fuel polishing and battery derate calculations come before rated capacity on the load sheet. Volta Solar plus Cine VCLX hybrid rigs handle off-grid Yukon, NWT and Iqaluit days where no fuel resupply exists inside a 100-km radius.
Banff and Jasper Parks Canada silent-zone protocols push generators well off-set with long feeder runs; Quebec City UNESCO heritage zone rules prohibit visible diesel idle near pedestrian quarters; Vancouver Stanley Park nature-protection limits placement near root zones. CBSA ATA carnets cover imported power kit through YYZ Toronto Pearson, YVR Vancouver and YUL Montreal customs, and ESA, TSBC and RBQ-certified electricians run every tie-in and disconnection with documented sign-off for venue handover.
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 Canadian electricians experienced in film production. Having local electrical crew ensures compliance with Canadian regulations and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power productions in remote locations throughout Canada. This includes coordinating generator delivery, fuel supply, and technical support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in Canada 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.