The Convergence
film

Off Grid

The story of an island community to restore energy sovereignty

2024

Hawaii’s island community of Molokai believed in change despite years of dependency on fossil fuel energy from Hawaiian Electric. Through diligent efforts, the community fought successfully to bring solar to their island. Hawaii sets a precedent for island communities around the world to reclaim cultural and resource sovereignty. Through the perspective of the local communities, local businesses, and politicians, this film highlights the importance of multilateral cooperation to achieve sustainable milestones, liberation, and climate resiliency on the Pacific Islands. The film highlights the complexities of economic dependency on fossil fuels for island communities and envisions the transition to widespread renewable energy development and adoption.

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