Altergy and Multiquip Provide Eco-Friendly Lighting for Golden Globe Awards

Multiquip and Altergy really made celebrities shine as they arrived at the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards. Sure the hair, makeup and sequined dresses were a big help, but environmentally clean lighting provided by the two companies illuminated the red carpet as the stars strutted their stuff in Beverly Hills.

Powered by an Altergy zero emissions Freedom Power fuel cell system, the lighting was delivered by Multiquip’s self-contained Earthsmart portable light tower. Altergy’s hydrogen-powered fuel cells provide clean and quiet “off-the-grid” electricity, while Multiquip’s high-efficiency plasma lighting system can illuminate an area approximately the size of a football field. 

Altergy fuel cells also provided clean electrical power for numerous other Golden Globe Awards electrical demands.

The Golden Globe Awards, which took place on Jan. 16, was seen by millions in more than 160 countries worldwide and is one of the top three most-watched awards shows on television. In its 68th year, it is one of the few awards ceremonies for both television and motion-picture achievements.

“We’re excited to have our Earthsmart system being used at such a high-profile event,” said Torsten Erbel, vice president product management, engineering and customer support for Multiquip.  “It’s a great fit for this type of application where there’s a premium on clean quiet operation, safety and high efficiency.”

The Earthsmart system was used for the first time ever at the March 2010 Academy Awards ceremony.  The eco-friendly system now is scheduled for use at the upcoming Screen Actors Guild and GRAMMY awards, and will also again be in operation at the 83rd Academy Awards program, as well as at upcoming NASA Space Shuttle launches.

“This application demonstrates the versatility and range of usages for our Freedom Power fuel-cell systems,” said Eric Metter, Altergy’s president and chief executive officer.  “We’ve established a strong base in telecommunications in recent years and the adoption of our clean power systems by the Golden Globe Awards and Oscars shows our ability to provide new and exciting eco-friendly solutions to today’s numerous growing power demands.”