ENERGY.
DID YOU KNOW?
That a typical tentpole production’s carbon footprint for energy use equals 450 tonnes of coal burned1?
By matter of fact, the electricity consumption alone could power Times Square for 5 days1.
In addition, fuel consumption due to diesel used in generators could fill an average car tank 3.444 times1.
As we reflect on the global industries we can see that in a lot of sectors they’re already switching to green alternatives. Due to further investigation we’ve concluded that in film it is not the lack of good will but rather the technical thresholds that withhold us from using green solutions, specifically the ones that need to be designed to the needs of this complex industry.
ENERGY STORAGE.
The construction and event industry are already using container stored batteries for years, pushing developers to enhance their battery technology. Unfortunately nobody came up with a solution tailored to the film industry until now. 360GREEN is bringing a versatile renewable energy source to the market. In the form of a 20ft container we can offer you a 750 kw - 250 kVA battery pack. This power storage can be backed-up by connecting it to the second module of this system containing a built-in generator that runs on a combination of HVO and Glycerine. This dual 20ft container combo offers you the security of never running out of juice. Even when using the hybrid generator to recharge the battery pack, this package is up to 80% greener due to the use of these renewable types of fuel and the practice of ‘peak shaving’.
The advantages of using Glycerine are:
• Biodegradable
• Non-toxic
• Non-flammable
• Safest fuel on site - no ADR
• Exceptional long term stability
• Lubricity superior to diesel
• Engine efficiency raised 1-2 %
In combination with a detachable container hook lift system, this pack can be dropped off and picked up anywhere without the use of a supplementary crane. Last but not least this system has mutiple built-in fast charging stations for electric vehicles that can be individually controlled and prioritised by on-board software.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Battery pack:
Size:
• 20ft ISO shipping container
• < 20.000 kg
Socket input (charging):
• 63A 3 phases for input by grid or electric generator.
Sockets output:
• 2 x 3p 230/400 Vac connection via 400 A PowerSafe (power lock) connector section
• 1 x 5p Powerlock 125A
• 1 x 63A CEE
• 1 x 32A CEE
• 3 x 16A CEE
Charging station:
• 63A 400v 3 phases
• 750vdc fast charge (eg. trucks)
• 375vdc fast charge (eg. vans, cars)
• 48vdc fast charge (eg. buggies, gators)
400 kw max, controlled and prioritised by the charger system.
Power supply:
• 750 kw
• 250 kVA
Generator set:
Power supply:
• 250 kVA
Size:
• 20ft ISO shipping container
• < 20.000 kg
Fuel:
• HVO (warm up, approx. 4 minutes)
• Glycerine
Release: spring/summer 2023 - as technologies are constantly developing details can be subject to change.
ENERGY SOURCE.
Everybody’s first pick would be a grid connection. It’s not only easy but one can directly go for a 100% green power contract. However, for many productions this is not an option. Another way to avoid having a diesel generator on set is to use a portable distribution panel that’s often used on construction sites. Once set-up it’s very practical but it requires a lot of planning from your location & light department during preproduction.
Another solution is a portable solar panel set. 360GREEN provides trailers with collapsible solar panels and a built-in battery & generator running on HVO from 15 kVA up to 120 kVA. In combination with our battery container with built-in generator this can be an all-round ecofriendly set-up, even on rainy days. Together with your team our green consultants can explore the possibilities on how we can manage to uplift your sustainability without damaging the already existing workflow.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
15 kVA:
Connections: 1 x 400V 32A (CEE, P+N+E) & 2 x 230V 16A (CEE 7/16)
- Inverter: 3 phases, 5000 VA inverter/phase
o Advice peak power is 20% slack, so max 4000 watt/phase
o Advice continuous power for sustainable efficiency is on average 1500 watt(36kWh/day)
o Stabilised current between 200Vac and 245Vac (adjustable) and a frequency range of
45-65Hz or 45-55Hz (adjustable between those 2 values)
- Battery capacity: 28.8 kWh (LiFePo4)
- Amorphous Solar Panels: 2640 Watt peak generation (when cloudy also partial yield)
- Backup generator: 400V / 20 kVA Stage V on 100% HVO diesel
o Starts up and shuts down automatically (adjustable). Charges batteries (max. 2 hours).
• Starts at 20% battery capacity and stops at 80% battery capacity.
• Starts at 19:00 CET and stops at 95% battery capacity for evening silence.
- Dimensions collapsed: 5.65m x 2.0m x 2.5m (LxWxH)
- Dimensions unfolded: 5.65m x 4.0m x 3m (LxWxH)
- Total weight: 2000 kg
- Tank capacity: 400L
45 kVA:
- Connections: 1 x 400V, 63A (CEE, P+N+E) & 1 x 230V, 16A (CEE 7/16)
- Inverter: 3 phases, 15000 VA inverter/phase
o Advice peak power is 20% slack, so max 12000 watts/phase
o Advice continuous power for sustainable efficiency is on average 3000 watts (72kWh/
day)
o Stabilised current between 200Vac and 245Vac (adjustable) and a frequency range of
45-65Hz or 45-55Hz (adjustable between those 2 values)
- Battery capacity: 57.6 kWh (LiFePo4)
- Amorphous Solar Panels: 5280 Watt peak generation (when cloudy also partial yield)
- Backup generator: 400V / 50 kVA Stage V on 100% HVO diesel
o Starts up and shuts down automatically (adjustable). Charges batteries (max. 2 hours).
• Starts at 20% battery capacity and stops at 80% battery capacity.
• Starts at 19:00 CET and stops at 95% battery capacity for evening silence.
- Dimensions collapsed: 8.5m x 2.10m x 2.9m (LxWxH)
- Dimensions unfolded: 8.5m x 4.0m x 3.9m (LxWxH)
- Total weight: 3500 kg
- Tank capacity: 400L
120 kVA:
- Connections: 1 x 400V 125A (CEE, P+N+E), 1 x 400V 63A (CEE, P+N+E) & 1 x 230V 16A (CEE 7/16)
- Inverter: 3 phases, 45000 watt/phase, 9x 15000 watt inverter
o Advice peak power is 20% slack, so max 36000 watt/phase
o Advice continuous power is on average 5000 watts
o Stabilised current between 200Vac and 245Vac (adjustable) and a frequency range of
45-65Hz or 45-55Hz (adjustable between those 2 values)
- Battery capacity: 120 kWh (LiFePo4)
- Amorphous Solar Panels: 15000 Watt peak (when cloudy also partial yield)
- Backup generator: 400V / 150 kVA Stage V on 100% HVO diesel
o Starts up and shuts down automatically (adjustable). Charges batteries (max. 2 hours).
• Starts at 20% battery capacity and stops at 80% battery capacity.
• Starts at 19:00 CET and stops at 95% battery capacity for evening silence.
- Dimensions collapsed: 13.8m x 2.5m x 4.0m (LxWxH)
- Dimensions unfolded 13.8m x 5.5m x 4.0m (LxWxH)
- Total weight: 20,000 kg
- Tank capacity:1000L
Sources:
1. https://wearealbert.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-New-Deal-Report-1.pdf
*This report has been produced as a collaboration between albert, the BFI and Arup between November 2019 and July 2020.
*Tentpole production: A major motion picture which is expensive to produce and which is expected to generate significant revenue for its producing studio and investors.