Energy Production Catalog

The highest-yield way for most people to produce their own energy is rooftop solar — a 6 kWp array makes roughly 5,000–7,000 kWh a year. This catalog compares 15+ production methods across electricity, money, body and mind, rated by upfront effort, ongoing maintenance and yield.

Categories

• Electrical — solar PV, wind, micro-hydro, thermoelectric.
• Monetary — earned income, dividends, royalties, businesses, rented property.
• Mental — sleep, deep work, learning, meditation.
• Physical — food, exercise, sunlight, rest.
• Social — community, network, reputation.