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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your Hungarian 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, Wacker Neuson and Multiquip tow-behind units, and Volta Solar for off-grid puszta
Here is how this works in practice. Power options for Hungarian productions cover the full range from a Honda EU2200i quietly running camera and monitors on a Buda Castle dialogue scene to a 300 kVA Multiquip tow-behind feeding a full daylight balloon over a Korda Studios Etyek backlot build. Our small-generator stock. Honda EU2200i and EU7000is dialogue-safe silent units plus Coleman Powermate inserts. Handles second unit, splinter days and sound-sensitive interiors at the Hungarian State Opera or St. Stephen's Basilica where any visible diesel is a non-starter.
Here is the short of it. Tow-behind packages come from Wacker Neuson at 50 and 150 kVA and Multiquip at 100, 150 and 300 kVA via Pannonia Cine Service and Origo Film Group. Plus Stúdió Etyek and Cinegrid Studios topping up when overlapping Netflix and Disney+ schedules pull the regional inventory thin. Anton/Bauer Cine VCLX, Cine 24 and Core SWX HyperCore battery stations cover steadicam, gimbal and DIT cart needs. Plus Volta Solar suitcases shipped on every Hortobágy puszta, Aggtelek Karst and Bükk National Park day where the closest grid tie sits an hour back along single-track service roads.
Here is the breakdown. Voltage and climate define the planning floor on Hungarian power. The country is 230V/50Hz European, so US-spec ARRI, Aputure, Astera and DMG gear shipped on a NAV ATA carnet through BUD Liszt Ferenc Global needs step-down transformers. We set up the transformer line item through Pannonia Cine Service alongside the genset spec so nothing fails on day one.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Hungarian winter from December through February hovers around -10°C. This means generator block-heaters, oil-pan heaters, fuel polishing for the diesel tow-behind fleet, and battery derate calculations against rated capacity rather than nameplate. Schengen Area open borders to Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Slovenia let us cross-source from ARRI Rental Vienna and Movietech Austria at 2.5 hours' drive when the inventory in country tightens. Hungarian licensed electricians handle every tie-in, with MEKH compliance records, RCD protection across the chain and detailed safety briefings before crew step into the working radius of any feeder run.
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 Hungarian electricians experienced in film production. Having local electrical crew ensures compliance with Hungarian regulations and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power productions in remote locations throughout Hungary. This includes coordinating generator delivery, fuel supply, and technical support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in Hungary 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.