Two artists in Walthamstow set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution.

Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives.

Directed by the duo, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home, to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single.

By turns funny and heartwarming, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible.

Directors

Dan Edelstyn, Hilary Powell

Following on from the launch of Community Energy Bury St Edmunds on 14 March the group is excited to co-host this film which is an inspiring example of the power of community. The screening will be followed by an opportunity to discuss how Community Energy projects could become a reality in Bury St Edmunds.

Community Energy Bury St Edmunds has an ambition to help create a future in which 100% of our local energy needs are generated from renewable sources. This involves helping local households and businesses to reduce their energy use and at the same time, investigating opportunities to develop locally produced and owned renewable energy.

Community Energy Bury St Edmunds is a non-profit group run by volunteers. For more information go to: https://communityenergybse.co.uk/