Solarpunk

On a Fediverse enabled Castropod instance even :)

In this episode we explore a relatively new subgenre of science fiction called Solarpunk, which aims to imagine better, more ecologically harmonious, futures on earth. In many ways Solarpunk is a reaction to both the real-world climate crisis and to the many apocalyptic visions of collapse filling our screens. Andrew Sage from the YouTube channel @Andrewism joins host Jonathan McIntosh and friend of the show Carl Williams for this conversation.

On June 24th Art, Activism and Research collide for the first ever virtual Solarpunk Conference. ​

Please explain what Solarpunk is:

Solarpunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction that focuses on a positive view of the future, characterized by the widespread use of renewable energy sources, sustainable architecture and design, and a focus on environmentalism and social justice. It is often depicted as a world in which technology is used to solve environmental and social problems, rather than causing them. Solarpunk is often seen as a hopeful and optimistic vision of the future, in contrast to the more dystopian or post-apocalyptic depictions of the future that are common in other sub-genres of science fiction.

Better than expected :)

From 1st to 7th of April there will be a Solarpunk unconference in the Commons Hub located in the Austrian Alps. More information: https://gqcca.notion.site/Solarpunk-NOW-59b0645dafb248afbc1c7bd6f89dd2d1

I think this also belongs here.

Invisible Solar is a new PV technology that take on the appearance of any building material. Each Invisible Solar module is more than a photovoltaic panel, it also is an active architectural element with various functionality.