YouTube Filmmaker Builds Fully Solar-Powered Coachella Stage

Steezy Kane's off-the-grid performance space proves the power of renewable energy

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:37pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of a Jackery solar generator, featuring the device's sleek, high-tech texture and materials in dramatic studio lighting, conceptually representing the power and sustainability of the technology.Jackery's portable solar power station enabled a fully renewable, off-the-grid music stage at Coachella 2026.Austin Today

YouTube creator Steezy Kane, known for his viral stunts and original content, built a fully solar-powered stage at Coachella 2026 using a Jackery portable power station. The stage, located just outside the festival grounds, was open to the public and ran entirely on renewable energy, defying the generator-dependent nature of the event.

Why it matters

Coachella is one of the most culturally significant music festivals, but it has long relied on gas-powered generators that contribute to the event's significant carbon footprint. Kane's solar-powered stage demonstrates that large-scale live events can be powered sustainably, opening the door for more environmentally conscious festival experiences in the future.

The details

Kane hauled in all the necessary equipment, including a DJ rig, speakers, and lighting, and set up a fully functional stage powered solely by a Jackery solar generator. The stage operated without any connection to the grid or use of gas generators, proving that renewable energy can viably support major live performances.

  • Steezy Kane built the solar-powered stage for Coachella 2026, which took place in April of that year.
  • The stage was operational for the full duration of the Coachella festival weekend.

The players

Steezy Kane

A filmmaker, writer, and YouTube creator based in Austin, Texas, with 3.7 million subscribers and over 350 million views on his channel. He is known for his viral stunts, scripted short films, mockumentaries, and social experiments.

Jackery

A leader in innovative solar generators and renewable energy solutions, founded in California in 2012. Jackery provided the portable power station that enabled Kane's solar-powered stage at Coachella.

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What they’re saying

“I wanted to create something that felt like it belonged to everyone there, not just those who could afford a ticket. A stage just outside the festival grounds, powered by Jackery, open to anyone and everyone. That's it. Jackery made the power aspect easy – which meant I could just focus on making it a reality.”

— Steezy Kane, Filmmaker and YouTube Creator

What’s next

Jackery and Steezy Kane plan to continue exploring ways to bring renewable energy solutions to large-scale events, with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of music festivals and other live experiences.

The takeaway

Steezy Kane's solar-powered Coachella stage proves that sustainable, off-the-grid power solutions can enable more accessible and environmentally conscious live events, challenging the traditional reliance on gas-guzzling generators.