What it is
Solarpunk Presents is a podcast dedicated to exploring how solarpunk ideas are being implemented in the present. Episodes feature interviews with community organizers, architects, makers, writers, and activists working on projects aligned with solarpunk values: community solar, cooperative housing, urban agriculture, appropriate technology, and mutual aid. The show is community-driven and focuses on practical examples rather than theoretical discussion.
Why we picked this
Most solarpunk media focuses on imagination: what could exist. Solarpunk Presents focuses on implementation: what already exists. Each episode profiles real people doing real work that embodies solarpunk values, providing listeners with concrete examples, contact information, and actionable ideas. For anyone who finds solarpunk inspiring but wonders 'how do I actually start?', this podcast provides dozens of answers from people who already have.
Key takeaways
- Episodes profile real projects and practitioners, providing contact information and resources for listeners who want to participate or replicate models.
- Coverage spans community solar cooperatives, urban food forests, tool libraries, repair cafes, and other practical implementations of solarpunk principles.
- The podcast's community focus means guests are often practitioners, not celebrities, providing granular, honest insights about what works and what does not.