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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your Brazilian 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
Stemac, Cummins Brasil, Caterpillar gen-sets, ANEEL-regulated tie-ins, solar-battery for Amazon and Pantanal
Here is how this works in practice. Power options in Brazil mix four sources we provision: diesel gen-sets from Stemac (the country's largest national manufacturer), Cummins Brasil, and Caterpillar Brasil. Utility tie-ins through Light SA (Rio), Eletropaulo / Enel (São Paulo), and Equatorial Energia (Northeast) under ANEEL rules. Block-battery rigs (Anton Bauer Cine VCLX, Hawkwoods, PSC) for sound-sensitive narrative work. And solar-plus-battery hybrid packages for remote Amazon and Pantanal locations where diesel resupply takes days.
Here is the breakdown. On the ground, the 127V/220V dual-grid is the operational reality each plan handles: São Paulo + Rio run 127V/60Hz, Northeast (Recife, Salvador) + Manaus run 220V/60Hz, Brasília + South sit on 220V/60Hz, and the country's Itaipu Dam (Brazil-Paraguay, world's second-largest hydroelectric site) and Eletrobras/Furnas operations underpin national supply through ANEEL. Step-up/step-down transformers and Hz-stable inverters ship on each cross-region cart. Type N (NBR 14136) plugs since 2010 mean adapter kits cover the older Type A, C, I, and B sockets still common in older buildings.
Here is the short of it. Productions running out of Globo Estúdios PROJAC, Casablanca Studios São Paulo, O2 Filmes, and Estúdios Rio inherit permanent 13.8 kV industrial tie-ins built for steady telenovela and feature production. Remote work in the Amazon (Manaus, MAO airport) and Pantanal (Cuiabá) needs fully provisioned diesel-and-battery hybrid gen-sets with shaded fuel storage against 35-40°C summer heat. Brazilian electricians work under CLT labor law with FGTS 8% termination fund, INSS social security, and 13º salário compensation. ANEEL safety codes mandate licensed oversight on each set.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. On the ground, the country's today's feature canon. Bacurau in the cerrado, I'm Still Here in period Rio, Two Popes in São Paulo, the Padilha-Netflix Narcos pipeline — and the gaffer depth that came from Globo PROJAC's 24/7 telenovela schedules together support the power planning global shoots need to land smoothly. Power packs ship with humidity-resistant breaker panels and saltwater-rinse protocols for coastal Búzios and Salvador legs.
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 Brazilian electricians skilled in film production. Having local electrical crew makes sure compliance with Brazilian rules and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power shoots in remote locations across Brazil. This has setting up power packs delivery, fuel supply, and tech support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in Brazil 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.