“we are solar punk because the only other options are denial or despair."

- Adam Flynn

Solar Punk is a movement that comes with an aesthetic. It has been slowly growing over the past few years as people seek alternatives to the dark visions of the future that have come to dominate our imaginations. While there are many different shades of Solar Punk most tend to share some key themes.

Unlike Cyberpunk these are hopeful futures showing the possibility of humanity living in a sustainable and socially just way.

Instead of technology being a force independent of humanity driving change for its own ends, it is used more to help enable human flourishing in line with the fundamental life support systems of the planet. Renewable energy, a bigger shift to cycling and public transport and things like urban food growing feature prominently.

It believes people can make the future if not in the circumstances of our choosing. There is an emphasis of human activism, craft and skills being able to make a positive change especially when acting collectively.

A few things to get you started with Solar Punk so far are: