How temporary power keeps events running smoothly

So, what event power solutions are on offer, and do you really need them? Get the facts on why additional power is indispensable to ensuring your event's success.

Why Additional Power is Essential for Events

Additional power augments the venue’s mains supply or provides the primary supply where grid capacity is limited. For stadiums, festivals and televised events, this ensures there is enough capacity, quality and resilience to run every element without interruption.

• Uninterrupted delivery at peak demand: Temporary generation and battery storage cover diversity and peaks from sound, lighting, LED walls, broadcast, refrigeration, catering and site services.
• Dedicated feeds for critical systems: Separate, correctly sized feeds for stage power, broadcast trucks, ticketing, fencing lighting and emergency systems minimise risk of nuisance trips.
• Power quality and equipment protection: Voltage and frequency control, harmonic filtering and inrush management protect sensitive AV, lighting and IT equipment.
• Compliance and site logistics: Noise limits, fuel management, spill control, cable management and permitting are planned into the temporary power overlay to meet organiser and authority requirements.

Without sufficient power, an event risks disruption, financial losses, reputational damage, and the safety and wellbeing of attendees. 

Types of Event Power Supply

Just as every event is unique, so are the energy requirements, making the choice of generator a critical decision. Here are the primary types of event power supplies and the events they're most suited to. 

• Diesel Generators: Robust and efficient, ideal for large-scale, continuous power demands. Designed for rapid deployment and easy transport, suitable for events of any size, remote locations, or any scenario requiring flexible power distribution like pop-up markets or temporary stages.
• Solar Power: Portable solar arrays help offset daytime loads and support sustainability targets. Best for vendor villages, silent zones and daytime operations. Solar output is variable, so it is typically paired with BESS and/or generators for night-time and peak demand.
• Battery Energy Storage: Provide silent power, peak-shaving and load-smoothing, improving power quality for sensitive AV and broadcast equipment. BESS stores energy from generators and solar, enables smaller generator sets, reduces fuel burn and noise

Aggreko offers a comprehensive range of power generators for hire, designed to deliver dependable power for your events. Explore our rental fleet and contact our power generation specialists to learn more.

Planning for Power Needs at Large-Scale Events

Here's how Aggreko ensures the success of your event, with careful planning, precise calculations, and tailored event power solutions. 

•  Expert Assessment: Aggreko's engineering team conducts in-depth site assessments, analysing everything from audience size to each piece of equipment.
• Precise Load Calculation: Power needs are meticulously calculated, considering peak demands and redundancy, to accurately size additional power and temporary energy systems, avoiding costly disruptions or inefficiencies.
• Engineering for Challenges: We provide tailored solutions for complex venues, carefully fitting equipment into tight spaces or extending power to remote locations with specialised cabling.
• Flexible Partnership: As your events evolve, Aggreko adapts quickly, ensuring your event power solutions remain aligned with your vision from start to finish.

Don't jeopardise your event by leaving power to chance. Choose Aggreko for reliable, world-class energy management. Explore our dedicated event power solutions to learn more.