Solar, Energy of Tomorrow: a free webinar with Christchurch Envirohub

Join us for the next session in our bi-monthly webinar series! 🙌

We're delighted to welcome Dr. Karan Titus — Canterbury's first PhD in Renewable Energy Engineering — for what promises to be an enlightening and hopeful kōrero about one of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against climate change: solar energy. ☀️

The numbers speak for themselves — global solar capacity doubled between 2022 and 2024, solar made up 70% of new electricity in 2025, and today it's ten times cheaper than it was in 2010. Solar is the fastest growing energy source in human history, and its potential extends far beyond climate action — offering affordable, abundant, and secure electricity that could lift millions out of poverty worldwide.

Karan will take us through the history and science of solar power, the challenges it still faces on the road to net zero, and how it can deliver a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. If you're searching for hope in our fight against climate change, this is the kōrero for you.

What to expect:

The history and science behind solar energy

How solar stacks up as a climate action tool

The challenges still facing solar on the path to net zero

What a solar-powered future could look like for Aotearoa

Q&A time with Dr. Karan Titus 🌱

This FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of renewable energy and connect with others who care about a sustainable future for our communities.

About our webinars 👇

Between Green Drinks gatherings, our bi-monthly webinar series keeps the kōrero flowing with local experts and changemakers sharing their mahi and practical ideas for sustainability in Ōtautahi. Join us to ask questions, connect with others, and be part of Christchurch's growing environmental movement.