An intuition from the start
Renowned French gaffer Victor Abadia was among the first to take an interest in Pess Energy solutions, at a time when the issue of energy on film sets was still largely dominated by diesel.
Already aware of the challenges of reducing carbon footprints, he sought alternatives capable of reconciling technical requirements with environmental responsibility.
Test, adapt, and evolve your practices
As the shoots progressed, he gradually integrated various Pess solutions into his equipment inventory.
The goal: to gain autonomy, reduce logistical constraints, and limit environmental impact, without ever compromising lighting quality.
This practical, hands-on approach is part of a broader evolution in the sector, driven in particular by players like Netflix, which are aiming for a reduction of approximately 50% in carbon emissions related to productions by 2030.
Since a large portion of these emissions comes from the filming itself, energy solutions are becoming a key lever.
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Filming fueled by other means
Today, this transition is taking concrete form on the ground.
Victor Abadia operates, in particular, with a self-contained energy truck equipped with six FLYWATT batteries (6 x 11 kW – 10 kWh), capable of powering complete lighting setups without the need for internal combustion generators.
This type of configuration makes it possible to handle complex shoots, while providing quiet operation, energy stability, and flexibility.
Wattman: the ultimate field solution
Among the solutions used, the Wattman stands out as a key tool.
Its mobility and robustness allow it to be used in a wide variety of environments: in the studio, outdoors, and even in more unusual configurations, such as filming on boats.
Capable of adapting to all terrains, it offers a reliable solution for the most demanding shoots, where logistical constraints are significant.
An evolution that inspires the sector
This type of approach, pioneered in the field by lighting technicians like Victor Abadia, is helping to raise the bar for film industry standards.
Pess Energy solutions are no longer just alternatives; they are becoming operational tools capable of meeting the technical and environmental requirements of productions.