Erőmű / Power Station

A londoni Walthamstow egyik utcájában két művész azt tűzi ki célul, hogy szomszédaikkal közösen napenergiára állítsák át a környéket. Hilary Powell és Dan Edelstyn filmje a közösségi energiatermelés megszervezését követi a pénzgyűjtéstől és tetőn alvástól egészen a napelemek felszereléséig. Játékos és humoros portré arról, hogyan válhat egy művészeti projekt valódi közösségi kezdeményezéssé

During the pandemic and the years that followed, the story follows two protagonists who decide to transform their street into the first community powered exclusively by solar energy. From their home in London’s Walthamstow neighbourhood, they develop an idea that combines artistic practice, activism, and everyday life. The project is based on the belief that even small collectives can influence the shape of our world through direct action and concrete deeds. Initially, the aim is to convince neighbours that a shared energy system is a realistic solution to rising prices and dependence on corporations. In times of economic uncertainty, the initiative becomes a symbol of hope and solidarity for an entire neighbourhood that can barely afford to heat its homes. At the same time, the creators continue their tradition of protest art—during the harshest winter in Britain, they spend almost a month on the roof of a house to raise funds and media attention for the campaign. The narrative combines lightness and humour with a deeper message about the power of community, empathy, and imagination to transform a local dream into a universal call for change.

On a street in Walthamstow, London, two artists set out to help their neighbours switch to solar power. Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn’s film follows their efforts to organise community energy production, from fundraising and sleeping on rooftops to installing solar panels. A playful and humorous portrait of how an art project can evolve into a genuine community initiative.