Mobile Battery Power Units for Film Production in Ireland

By a Film Production Key Grip Manager

When you’ve worked on as many film sets as I have—rain-lashed fields in Kerry, tight Georgian streets in Dublin, and half-collapsed barns somewhere outside Sligo—you learn a simple truth: power is everything. Cameras, lights, monitors, catering, comms, and now even our charging stations for wireless gear all run off it.

And for years, we only had one option: diesel generators. Loud, smelly, heavy, and guaranteed to annoy anyone within a hundred metres. I’ve had shoots delayed because residents weren’t impressed with the morning generator roar. I’ve had sound mixers glare at me because the hum made dialogue unusable. And I’ve had to drag jerry cans through mud at 3 a.m. because the generator decided to eat fuel like a hungry terrier.

But things are changing fast, and Ireland’s film industry is finally catching up with a global shift: silent mobile battery power for film sets. If you’re working with LED lighting, remote locations, indoor sets, heritage buildings, or anywhere with tight restrictions, battery power isn’t just convenient—it’s a lifesaver.

And the best part? We now have a reliable, road-towable, high-capacity option right here, supplied by A-Z Hire—Dublin’s trusted tool hire in Dublin, ECOyoke Distributor and Battery Packs Company.

Why Mobile Battery Power Matters for Modern Film Production

A Quiet Set Means a Better Shoot

Every department benefits when the set is quiet—especially sound and lighting. The days of shouting over diesel engines should be behind us. Silent mobile power units deliver clean, steady electricity without noise pollution.

When I first used a 40 kWh battery unit on set, the difference was unbelievable. We ran LED panels, camera chargers, monitors, and the makeup trailer—all without ever raising our voices. The sound team loved it. The neighbours barely knew we were there. And the Director could actually think.

Cleaner, Safer, Smarter

Diesel fumes are not ideal around actors in costume, food prep, or sensitive electronics. You also can’t run a diesel generator inside or near historical buildings.

But battery power on site?

  • Zero fumes

  • Zero vibration

  • Zero fuel spillage risk

  • 100% clean power output

Film equipment—especially LED lighting, monitors, and charging systems—benefits greatly from stable, regulated power. Unlike cheap power banks, industrial-grade lithium systems provide the cleanest sine-wave output available.

Introducing the 40 kWh Road-Towable Mobile Battery Power Pack

Ireland finally has a serious, film-ready battery unit available from A-Z Hire—a 40 kWh mobile power station that can run a standard home for nearly three days.

For film crews, that means:

  • All-day lighting

  • Camera and monitor charging

  • Basecamp power

  • Wardrobe + makeup trailers

  • Mobile office setups

  • Heating units

  • Laptops, comms, battery chargers

  • Sound equipment

And because it’s under 750 kg, anyone with a regular car licence can tow it. That makes logistics simple—even on productions with tight transport schedules.

What Film Departments Gain From Battery Power

Lighting (Gaffer, Best Boy, Spark Teams)

Modern sets lean heavily on LED fixtures—Aputure, ARRI Skypanels, Creamsource, Astera tubes, you name it. These lights sip power compared to tungsten or HMI, which makes them perfect for battery units.

The 40 kWh unit gives hours upon hours of reliable energy with none of the flickering or voltage dips portable generators sometimes introduce.

Smart Battery Solutions for LED lights now allow full-scale lighting rigs on remote locations without noise or fumes.

Camera Department

Cameras today require full charging ecosystems—V-locks, Gold Mounts, FX9/FX6 batteries, RED bricks, and monitor packs. Stable power ensures fast, clean charges.

With lithium batteries for film production becoming standard across cameras, using a clean lithium-based site power source keeps everything consistent and safe.

Sound Department

Sound mixers, boom ops, and recordists don’t need convincing. Silence is golden. A battery pack eliminates hum, buzz, and interference.

Art, Wardrobe & Makeup

Sewing machines, irons, washers, dryers, hair tools, and mobile stations require stable power. Battery systems remove the risk of power trips or undervolt damage.

Production Office / AD Team

Charging walkies, laptops, printers, Wi-Fi equipment, heaters, and basecamp setups all become easier. Battery units are set-and-forget.

Real-World Use Cases on Irish Sets

1. Night Shoots in Dublin City

Noise restrictions made generators impossible. The battery pack saved the production from a €2,000 fine.

2. Filming Inside a Protected Manor House

Generators weren’t allowed within 100 m. Battery power solved everything without damaging the grounds.

3. Remote Donegal Cliff Shoot

No access roads for a truck. We towed the pack with a standard jeep and powered lights and monitors for 11 hours.

4. A Rain-Soaked Field in Wicklow

The generator would’ve sunk into the mud. The battery system’s compact footprint made it usable almost anywhere.

Technical Breakdown (for Grips, Gaffers & Production Managers)

  • 40 kWh total storage

  • ~37 kWh usable

  • 7 kW continuous output

  • Up to 10 kW peak

  • Road-towable trailer (under 750 kg)

  • Pure sine-wave output ideal for sensitive kit

  • No refuelling—just plug into a 3 pin wall plug or EV charger

Calculating Runtime

For example:

  • 2.5 kW continuous load → ~15 hours

  • 5 kW continuous load → ~7 hours

  • LED-only setups → often full-day usage

It recharges using:

  • Standard EV charger

  • 230 V mains

  • Or generator if absolutely needed

Why A-Z Hire Has Become the Go-To for Film Power in Ireland

1. They’re the only supplier in Ireland with this road-towable 40 kWh unit.

Film crews who want silent power—A-Z Hire supply it reliably.

2. Their background in professional equipment hire means they understand film timelines.
Why Battery Power Is the Future of Film Production

The industry worldwide is shifting toward:

  • Low-noise sets

  • Low-emission locations

  • Sustainability commitments

  • LED adoption

  • Cost-efficient power solutions

Ireland is no different. In fact, with our unpredictable weather, protected landscapes, and dense cities, we may need mobile battery power more than most film markets.

Battery systems are now strong enough, safe enough, and large enough to replace generators for the majority of film work—and once you try it, you won’t go back.

Conclusion—Why Your Next Shoot Should Use a Mobile Battery Power Unit

As someone who’s dragged more generators across Ireland than I care to count, I’m telling you now: battery power is the next evolution of film production. It is cleaner, quieter, safer, and far more efficient.

For LED lighting, camera charging, remote shoots, sensitive neighbourhoods, indoor filming, and tight production schedules, it’s the obvious solution.

And with A-Z Hire now offering Ireland’s only 40 kWh towable unit, there’s finally a Battery Packs Company capable of supporting full-scale productions.

Your actors will thank you.
Your sound team will thank you.
Your neighbours will thank you.
And your sanity will thank you too.

Contact gavin@azhire.ie 0877863942