The story of two artists in Walthamstow who set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution.
Synopsis
A documentary by artist-activists Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell, who — in the depths of lockdown — asked the question ‘'what could we do from where we live, with the people around us, to build power of energy and imagination?”
Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, Hilary and Dan decided to turn their Walthamstow 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.
"I can’t recommend this film enough. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll kickstart a community-led renewable energy revolution. I will say, without any sense of exaggeration or hyperbole, that this is one of the most important films ever made. Everyone needs to see it." - Rob Hopkins
Distributor: Dartmouth Films
Director: Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell | Country: UK | Year: 2025 | Running Time: 96 min | Language: English | Rating: 12A
Screening Details
- LandxSea Monthly: 13 October 2025