Support for SPARK: Clean Temporary Power by 2030 continues to grow

Following June’s announcement of 27 additional signatories to the SPARK Statement of Intent, a further seven organisations have joined the initiative in July, demonstrating the industry’s shared commitment to moving away from diesel generators and towards cleaner temporary power.  

The latest organisations supporting are: 

• Bottle Yard Studios 

• Bristol Film Office 

• British Film Commission 

• Get Set Hire 

• Green Eyes Production 

• Picture Zero 
• Sustainable Film  

Together, they represent every part of the screen industry, including studios, suppliers, sustainability consultancies and industry bodies, highlighting the growing collaboration needed to accelerate the transition to clean temporary power.

Speaking  about their support for SPARK, Bristol Film Office Manager Adela Straughan said: “Bristol is a UNESCO City of Film committed to embedding SDG 13, Climate Action, into local screen policy. It’s also a city taking a cross-sector approach to reach its goal to become carbon neutral and climate resilient by 2030. Bristol Film Office is proud to support BAFTA albert’s SPARK initiative, which aligns closely with our work to improve access to clean temporary power for film and TV production. Through practical initiatives such as the Bristol Power Map, planned Council power infrastructure upgrades at key unit base and film location sites, and the West of England Clean Power Pilot, we are helping productions access cleaner and off-grid power solutions for filming, reduce reliance on generators, and make sustainable choices easier across the sector.”

The Bottle Yard’s Head of Studios Katherine Nash commented: “The Bottle Yard Studios is proud to support SPARK’s collaborative plan to reduce reliance on conventional generator use and support the transition to cleaner temporary power solutions, without compromising creativity or production quality. The collaborative approach is key; every step forward we’ve taken in our own studio sustainability has become bigger and more impactful when we’ve joined forces with others working towards a shared goal.

We are currently proud to be hosting the Battery Hub for the West of England Clean Power Pilot to put clean temporary power at the fingertips of filming teams and live event producers across our region. By backing SPARK and hosting infrastructure for exciting approaches like this, we are committed to helping production teams in Bristol and the South West break new ground in what’s achievable when it comes to emission reduction.”

July wasn’t just about new signatories. It was about bringing people together to share ideas, tackle challenges and show what’s already possible. 

At ITV’s SPARK event in White City, broadcasters, suppliers and production professionals came together to explore how the industry can accelerate the move to battery-powered and clean energy solutions.  

The day began with a breakfast roundtable focused on overcoming barriers to battery adoption across the supply chain. A series of panel discussions then demonstrated how the SPARK roadmap is not only achievable but already being put into practice. 

The opening session introduced the SPARK initiative and explored the roadmap to clean temporary power by 2030, followed by a discussion featuring representatives from ITV, Sky, BBC and Channel 4, who shared why the UK’s major broadcasters were among the first organisations to support the initiative and why collective action is needed now. 

Later sessions showcased clean power technologies already delivering results on productions today, alongside practical guidance on how teams can successfully implement SPARK’s recommendations on set. 

A supplier showcase running throughout the day brought those conversations to life, giving attendees the chance to see technologies up close and discover the growing range of clean power solutions already available. 

It was a reminder that the roadmap isn’t a distant ambition. It’s already being put into practice. 

The momentum continued at The Bottle Yard Studios, where the West of England Clean Power Pilot showcased what clean temporary power looks like in practice. 

Delivered by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Bristol City Council, Act_1.5 and a range of clean power providers, the pilot is helping make low-carbon production more accessible across the region. 

Hosted at The Bottle Yard Studios, which holds an Outstanding rating in the Studio Sustainability Standard, the Battery Demo Open Day highlighted the studio’s innovative Battery Hub Backlot and the infrastructure making battery-powered production a practical reality. 

At the heart of the pilot is a dedicated recharging and storage hub featuring a 200kVA power supply for charging mobile Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units. Once charged, these batteries can be deployed to productions and live events across the region, providing a practical alternative to fossil fuel-powered generators. A dedicated logistics coordinator helps ensure the batteries can be delivered wherever they’re needed. 

It’s another example of how collaboration and shared commitment are helping turn the ambition of SPARK into action. 

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