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Sustainable Film Production: Replacing diesel generators with clean solution (Potential Use Case)

  • Location: Californian desert, USA
  • System Details: 70 kW solar PV with 215 kWh battery storage across two mobile PHNXX S35B107 units; leased for 6 months
  • Impact: $16,500 cost savings, 150 tonnes CO₂ abatement, noise and diesel fume elimination.

Reducing generator reliance for high-energy-demand temporary short-term events or film production.

A film production required power for 10+ hours/day over a six-month remote shoot, with diesel generators projected to cost $55,000 in fuel and logistics.

PHNXX Solution:

  • Leased System with 70 kW solar PV, 215 kWh battery storage, and plug-and-play energy distribution switchboard
  • Comprised of 2 x PHNXX S35B107 (35kw solar + 107.5kWh battery) to allow for deployment on different areas of the film set (on at filming location and another at the trailers and dining areas)
  • System can be moved between locations within half a day for maximum flexibility.
  • Rental cost: $38,500 for 6 months (30% lower than equivalent diesel costs)

Impact:

  • Cost savings: $16,500 (target 100% coverage)
  • Carbon Abatement: 150 tonnes CO2 per year
  • Noise reduction: Eliminated generator noise, reducing the need for post-production sound correction. Eliminate diesel fumes on set.
  • Carbon offset potential: Provided green credentials for production certification.
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