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Power Electrics has been awarded a new five-year contract by the Goodwood Road Racing Company to supply 85 generators and 25 towerlights for the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival.

For three days each June the Duke of Richmond’s Estate plays host to the world’s biggest and most diverse celebration of the history of motor sports. From steam power to the latest Grand Prix technology, it brings together some of the top drivers past and present, and their machines.

With up to 150,000 visitors on site, Goodwood’s power requirements are wide and varied. Power Electrics generators will support the Festival’s catering and hospitality facilities, temporary structures such as marquees and site offices and mobile screens. In addition to the generators, The company will also supply lighting units to light the entrances, roadways and crossovers.

Power Electrics is also Goodwood’s preferred supplier for all private hire at the event. Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, BBC Top Gear Magazine and the Highways Agency are among 220 exhibitors at the Festival of Speed all of whom have power requirements. Power Electrics has designed a system whereby six concessions can be supported by one generator through a purpose built distribution board.

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