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Power Solutions
Professional production power for your Emirati 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
Power solutions for productions in the UAE — generators, distribution and battery systems — are sourced from the established rental base of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, supporting shoots deep into the Liwa Desert.
Here is how this works in practice. We source complete power options — silent and standard power packs, distribution, transformers, battery systems and UPS protection. These have from the deep gear-rental market concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The work happens where major rental houses carry today's power inventory. Our team sizes the package against the production's full load, plans fuelling and quiet running where dialogue demands it, and sets up the power packs-to-set chain.
Here is the breakdown. Productions in the UAE draw power across purpose-built Dubai Studio City sound stages and twofour54 facilities in Abu Dhabi as well as exteriors such as the Dubai Marina, Yas Island and the dunes of the Liwa Desert. Mains power in the UAE is 230V/50Hz. Remote desert locations such as the Liwa.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. The Empty Quarter run fully on power packs, so we plan independent power for those units. Because Dubai is one of the world's great logistics hubs, extra power packs or distribution can be flown or trucked in fast.
Here is the short of it. Power kit enters the UAE under ATA Carnets and short-term-admission procedures cleared by Dubai Customs and the federal authorities, arriving through Dubai Global Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi Global Airport (AUH). Our team prepares the carnet records that keeps clearance fast. The UAE's extreme hot desert climate shapes each power plan. These have summer temperatures of 45-50°C with high coastal humidity from June to September cut power packs efficiency and raise cooling demand, so we de-rate capacity, plan shade and ventilation, and build in generous headroom.
Remote desert shoots need careful fuel logistics, redundancy and load planning because there is no grid to fall back on. Fine sand demands frequent cleaning of power packs intakes and filters. The prime production season runs October to April, when cooler conditions ease the load. Power hire counts as qualifying spend toward Abu Dhabi's twofour54 rebates of up to 35%. With VAT at just 5% and the dirham pegged to the US dollar, packages price predictably.
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 Emirati electricians skilled in film production. Having local electrical crew makes sure compliance with Emirati rules and efficient, safe power distribution.
What about remote locations?
We can power shoots in remote locations across United Arab Emirates. This has setting up power packs delivery, fuel supply, and tech support for locations without convenient grid access.
Related Services
Productions in United Arab Emirates 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.