Netflix Australia's APEX Movie Used Zero-Emission Power On Set
The power system chosen for the film's base camp ran the entire production compound, including electrical equipment, trailers, kitchens, and other onsite facilities.
Edited by Terry Persun
Film and TV
May 4, 2026
Produced by Netflix Australia and starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, APEX reflects the film industry's growing commitment to deploying low-carbon energy solutions on set as alternatives to conventional diesel generators. Following a first notable deployment during the filming of Season 2 of Lupin, EODev is once again supporting a major audiovisual production in its energy transition, working alongside local partner Blue Diamond Machinery in Australia.
EODev (Energy Observer Developments), the French specialist in zero-emission power generation and energy storage solutions provided their GEH2 hydrogen generator to power the APEX base camp. The GEH2’s performance was particularly well suited to the operational constraints of film sets. Designed and manufactured in France, the fuel cell generator converts hydrogen into electricity with no direct emissions at point of use, producing only water and vapor, while operating at just 65 decibels at full load—equivalent to the noise level of a conversation.
Deployed over a two-month period, the GEH2 powered the entire production compound supporting the film crews, including electrical equipment, trailers, kitchens, and other onsite facilities. In total, nearly 5 MWh of electricity were generated, avoiding 21.5 tons of CO₂ emissions and saving 5,200 liters of diesel compared with an equivalent conventional generator.
As the first film production in Australia to deploy a hydrogen solution of this kind, the project demonstrates the ability of zero-emission technologies to meet the operational demands of large-scale productions. It also reflects the growing adoption of alternative energy solutions in the audiovisual sector, where noise reduction and decarbonization are becoming increasingly important.
With more than 150 zero-emission generators deployed worldwide, EODev continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of clean mobile power solutions, delivering decarbonization without compromising operational performance. In Australia, this momentum is further supported by a local licensed assembly line operated by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, reinforcing EODev´s ability to serve the regional market.
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