About Produce Your Energy
“Produce Your Energy” (PYE) is about inspiring you to take control of your energy future with practical insights, clean technology ideas, and a strong sense of climate responsibility.
Why Energy?
Energy—especially in the form of heat and electricity—is everywhere, yet invisible in its purest form. We don’t often think about it, but it powers nearly everything we do. Whether it’s lightning in the sky or a spark behind your phone screen, energy shapes our experiences. From the warmth of a fireplace in winter to the quiet hum of a wireless charger, it influences our lives every moment.
But behind this everyday convenience lies a deeper story.
The Global Energy Divide
As of now, 940 million people—13% of the world’s population—still lack access to electricity (source: Our World in Data). Meanwhile, the rest of us are using more energy than ever before. Our dependence on fossil fuels has led to severe environmental consequences, especially climate change.
Access to clean, affordable energy is more than a comfort—it’s a basic human need. And producing that energy sustainably is the only way forward.
What Is PYE?
PYE stands for “Produce Your Energy”. It’s a platform for exploring how individuals, businesses, and communities can shift to renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies—wherever they are in the world.
No, it doesn’t mean everyone has to climb on their roof to install solar panels (unless you want to!). It means identifying the best energy solutions for your context. Maybe you don’t get much sun—but you have strong winds. Or maybe you lack biomass, but you have geothermal potential. There are options for everyone.
PYE helps you:
Understand renewable energy technologies
Explore energy conservation methods
Learn about green buildings and climate-smart infrastructure
Discover DIY energy projects
Stay informed about climate science and sustainable living
Rethinking Energy
Most of us rely on centralized electricity systems powered by fossil fuels, which waste energy during transmission and contribute to carbon emissions. But what if you could generate your own electricity? What if your home, business, or village could produce clean energy locally—saving money and protecting the planet?
With the rise of technologies like solar PV, wind turbines, green hydrogen, and micro-hydro systems, self-sufficiency is possible.
Who’s Behind PYE?
Hi, I’m Kanishk Upadhyaya, founder of PYE. I live in the western Himalayas of North India, where I run an essential oil extraction facility and manage apple and flower farms. My passion, however, lies in renewable energy and climate action.
I’m a Mechanical Engineer and Renewable Energy postgraduate, a Climate Reality Leader trained by Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, and a freelance energy consultant helping individuals and businesses adopt clean energy solutions. You can find me on platforms like Fiverr and PeoplePerHour, offering services from system design to technical writing.
Some Personal Projects:
Built a rocket mass heater for space heating
Designed a heat recovery system using chimney exhaust
Installed rainwater harvesting systems
Created composting setups from organic and industrial waste
Why It Matters Now
We live in a time unlike any other in human history—connected, informed, and technologically capable. But also facing a serious environmental crisis. The climate is changing rapidly, and we need to act.
By producing your own energy and making sustainable choices, you become part of the solution. PYE is here to support you in that journey.