Market Focus: Power Generation

MARKET FOCUS

POWER GENERATION

With the number of outdoor events in the UK increasing, and key power companies in demand globally, TPi takes a look at some of the generator hire services on offer.

THE POWER SHOP

The Power Shop clientele are putting reliability at the top of their requirement lists. Thus the company has refined its modular concept, putting mid-size generators in parallel; resulting in a line of twin sets from 100 KVA up to 2 x 600 KVA, with the twin 400 KVA generators as the most common building stone for tours and concerts.

The twin 400 KVA’s fully meet the demands for the entertainment industry. They are light weight, super silent, compact and robust. Fully equipped with built in distro panels and breakers, large built in and bounded fuel tanks, fully equipped control room, fire extinguisher, external and internal lights and many other options.

The Power Shop’s twinsets are also equipped with a fully automatic

power management system and have personally designed Calculus full wireless monitoring and communication system (3G/4G, Lora, WIFI).

Special care is also given to environment:

• Low noise level to reduce the impact for neighbours

• Containers with drip pans in-order to avoid accidental leakage

• Specially selected, low fuel consumption engines

• Large built in fuel tanks reduce the number of fillings and so reduce the chance of accidental leakage

• A modular design which allows us smooth integration of installed and running power; combined with power management electronics

• Important savings on fuel consumption and CO2 reduction.

The Power Shop also recently added the new twin 60 KVA to its growing range. The latest addition to the company’s increases the ease of handling and can be handled with a 5-tonne forklift, a crane or with a hook loader. www.thepowershop.eu

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POWER GENERATION

PEARCE HIRE

Pearce Hire has provided temporary power generators and infrastructure alongside technical project management consultancy, production services and dry hire for over 2,000 events per annum.

The company has an exceptional reputation for providing temporary power solutions for festivals, tours, exhibitions, architectural installations, sporting, entertainment and corporate events. A particular specialism is temporary power provision for Greenfield sites.

Its extensive inventory of FG Wilson and Stephill power generators to suit all requirements and is committed to using the latest generator technology to reduce emissions. Pearce Hire’s generator inventory features energy-efficient diesel generators with bespoke power management and monitoring packages which can be operated in isolation for smaller events, or as a series of synchronised generator sets for large scale productions.

The crew develops consultative production partnerships with all clients, reviewing pre-existing power procedures and advising and delivering exceptional temporary power solutions. This approach ensures that power generator specifications are not only fit-for-purpose but are the most efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solutions available.

All power generators installed by Pearce Hire are advanced modern

highly-efficient diesel engine generators and are installed with electronic management panels by ComAp and Deep Sea Electronics. This automated generator technology enables the generators to respond intelligently to the ebb and flow of power demands reducing engine running hours and the number and size of generators required.

The company’s generators can be transported on road tow chassis which makes them perfect for installing on difficult or environmentally sensitive production sites. Pearce Hire regularly supplies power for events in stately home gardens and areas of outstanding beauty, and in unique natural environments which are an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) or an SPA (Special Production Area).

With increasing expectations that power generator services should be as environmentally sensitive as possible, Pearce Hire has recently introduced the use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel as a replacement for traditional diesel. This renewable fuel is chemically equivalent to fossil diesel fuel and can be used in all Pearce Hire’s pre-existing generator infrastructures whilst significantly reducing non-renewable CO2 emissions. 2019 will see the introduction of hybrid generator technologies to further reduce engine running time and emissions.

Extensive pre-planning and attention to detail in its power generator services enables Pearce Hire to influence clients to reduce environmental impact and the carbon footprint of their event. This reflects Pearce Hire’s overall commitment to promoting sustainable production management throughout all aspects of its services. www.pearcehire.co.uk

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AGGREKO

The more eyes on an event, the tougher it gets to entertain the crowd. The need for bigger thrills and spills rises in parallel with numbers watching. Everyone loves to be enthralled, hence the rise in event revenue year after year. Tickets become hot property and anyone lucky enough to attend is left with memories to last a lifetime.

This is why events are vital, and ensuring they provide the necessary value for spectators is a process that runs throughout the lifecycle of every occasion. The old adage goes, ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail,’ and from small to large-scale events, this applies universally. Organisers need reliable partners to lean on so they can concentrate on making sure the curtain falls at the exact moment, and in the desired way.

Perhaps the most critical partnership for organisers is power and temperature control. Without these, there are no spotlights for fans to see, no cameras for the millions at home, and an ambient temperature either rocketing or plummeting. An organiser needs a partner that takes care of these fundamental aspects so they don’t have to worry about them. They want power, heating and cooling that is constant, and the flexibility to

change things if they need to. Step forward Aggreko, a specialist in mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services, has decades of experience catering for the world’s biggest shows, and in 2018, it exhibited the ability to adapt to a wide spectrum of demands.

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang had an average temperature of -4 o C, and Aggreko supplied its brand of portable equipment for 20 differing venues across the event. This entailed a massive 985km of cabling, 140 MW of power and 95 Aggreko experts on the ground.

Mere months later, Aggreko helped put on a show for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia, that included 34 venues spread out across a vast 1,700km. A total of 30 MW of power was adeptly supplied, so 275 separate sporting classes could take place unhindered for the 672,000 spectators.

The key to success for these massive events is in the planning. From the initial stages through to decommissioning, Aggreko collaborated with event organisers to guarantee the perfect measures, and their experts were on-site to oversee all aspects.

Millions watched the action unfold during these spectacles, completely unaware of the level of work that took place before, during and after all the cameras were switched off and the lights were dimmed.

It proved that planning and partnerships are profound when it comes to putting on a show for the masses. www.aggreko.com

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POWER LOGISTICS

Power Logistics is a customer-focused service with a well-respected track record which spans the course of two decades.

Consistent in its delivery of practical expertise in stage power, site electrics, distribution, project management and lighting at concerts, festivals, exhibitions, conferences, parties, award ceremonies and sporting events. The team’s logistical and electrical safety records are exemplary.

Power Logistics provide services within permanent venues as well as temporary green field events; maintaining a whole host of equipment and services in house; from a fleet of dedicated event generators, suitable for use with alternative fuels, to an extensive stock of mains cabling, distribution and lighting equipment. In addition, the crew also have the facilities and expertise to fabricate new products, as well as adapting existing equipment to meet a client’s specific requirements.

Power Logistics consistently deliver practical expertise in performance and broadcast power, site electrics, distribution, project management and lighting to all kinds of events, irrespective of their size. Whatever its clients’ requirements it will work with them to provide them a full project

management service from the initial consultancy all the way through to delivery.

For every project undertaken it listens to the individual client to gain a clear understanding of their needs and to deliver them the highest standard of service and the best value for money.

Its project managers are amongst the most experienced in the marketplace and have a proven track record in delivering large scale projects on time and on budget. They are supported by reliable and knowledgeable crew who will deliver your event.

Power Logistics also offers fully operational office support with a team of people behind the scenes who are vital to the logistics, planning and overall smooth running of the project. They are complemented by robust admin and account systems, so you know your entire project in safe hands.

Commenting on the company’s green credentials, Managing Director Mike Whitehouse said: “Whilst we wholly recognised that temporary power is by its nature not environmentally friendly, being energy efficient is at the forefront of everything that we do. Our research into alternative fuels is beginning to yield results however there are still concerns from clients regarding the costs. We continue to investigate new and alternative methods to make the events we support and the day to day activities of our company as carbon efficient as possible.

“Sustainable solutions and reducing our impact on the environment are key to ensuring our business is both efficient and cost effective for our clients.” www.powerlog.co.uk

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FOURTH GENERATION

As project managers, Fourth Generation specialise in overseeing all levels of power project management for events; ensuring equipment, crew, transportation, health and safety and all associated elements are taken care of.

Dotting the ‘I’s and crossing the ‘T’s is what Fourth Generation do best. From sourcing and negotiating the hire of equipment nationally and internationally, to on-site and local liaison, the team is there to guide you, and has assisted such clients as the Olympic NBC broadcast team to Robbie Williams and Genesis.

With 20 years experience in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, Fourth Generation is placed globally to advise clientele on every aspect of powering event in both the domestic and foreign markets.

The crew are hand-picked based on specialist knowledge and experience in the live event market. Notwithstanding a focus on the technical ability important to clients, but also the correct temperament in the support staff that surround them. A personable, unflappable ‘can do’ and ‘get it done’ attitude is what is also a requirement of Fourth Generation

(not to mention a sense of humour in the face of adversity!)

As RDCO (Registered Dealers in Controlled Oils) agents, the team are able to provide fuel management, taking care of all your diesel and oil delivery needs. www.fourthgenerationltd.com

NEXT MONTH IN MARKET FOCUS

For our upcoming edition, we will be looking into the word of in-ear monitors. As such, we’ll be speaking to the globe’s leading manufacturers of in-ear molds to discuss the latest product lines, developments within the field and the safety benefits of IEM use in live productions. The January issue of TPi will be distributed at ISE & The NAMM Show. If you would like be involved, please submit 200-300 words along with a high resolution image (300dpi) by 10 December 2018 to Assistant Editor, Stew Hume:

s.hume@mondiale.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

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