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Introduced in update [[Update 01.022|Update 01.022.000]] Solar Panels are a thin 2x4 block that produces power when in sunlight.
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== Overview ==
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Introduced in update [[Update 01.022|Update 01.022.000]] Solar Panels are thin long panel blocks that produces power when exposed in direct sunlight. Their
 
Power output increased in update [[Update 01.039|Update 01.039.000]] to 120kw (0.12MW) for large ship panels, and 30kw (0.03MW) for small ship panels.
 
Power output increased in update [[Update 01.039|Update 01.039.000]] to 120kw (0.12MW) for large ship panels, and 30kw (0.03MW) for small ship panels.
  
A key component is [[Solar Cell|Solar Cells]], for you need 64 for the large ship version, and 16 for the small ship panel.
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== Usage ==
Expect to mine a lot of [[Silicon Ore]] to make these cells.
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Solar Panels are for generating a small amount of power. Power generated depends on the angle to the sun and whether or not the panel is in shadow. Produces a small amount of power compared to [[Reactor]]s, but can be enough to keep core systems (e.g. the [[Medical Room]]) running in case of a fault. A key component is [[Solar Cell|Solar Cells]], which is one of the more expensive [[Component]]s needed in order to construct it.
  
Small and large solar panels for generating a small amount of power. Power generated depends on the angle to the sun and whether or not the panel is in shadow. Produces a small amount of power compared to [[Reactor]]s, but can be enough to keep core systems (e.g. the [[Gravity Generator]]) running in case of a fault.
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The panels are best used with [[Battery|Batteries]] set to ''recharge'' or ''auto mode'', so as to create MW power output when required, for short periods. For example two [[Battery|Batteries]] charged by solar panels is able to power a 5MW required machine (refinery, assembler etc) for as long as the batteries remain charged.
  
Best used with [[Battery|Batteries]] set to recharge or auto mode, so as to create MW power output when required, for short periods. For example two [[Battery|Batteries]] charged by solar panels is able to power a 5MW required machine (refinery, assembler etc) for as long as the batteries remain charged.
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For more information, see [[Electricity#Reactors|Electricity]].
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== Media ==
  
For information see [[Electricity#Reactors|Electricity]].
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== Tips ==
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== Known Issues ==
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== See Also ==
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* [[Battery]]
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* [[Electricity]]
  
 
== Programming ==
 
== Programming ==
  
 
* [[Programming_Guide/Action_List#Solar_Panel|Action List - Solar Panel]]
 
* [[Programming_Guide/Action_List#Solar_Panel|Action List - Solar Panel]]
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== Update History ==
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Revision as of 15:49, 19 December 2015


Solar Panel Icon.png
Large Ship Icon.png
Large Ship / Station
Solar Panel
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
140
 
Max power output (MW):
0.12
 
Dimensions (W x H x D):
2 x 4 x 1
Solar Panel Icon.png
Small Ship Icon.png
Small Ship
Solar Panel
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
4
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
40
 
Max power output (MW):
0.03
 
Dimensions (W x H x D):
5 x 10 x 1

Overview

Introduced in update Update 01.022.000 Solar Panels are thin long panel blocks that produces power when exposed in direct sunlight. Their Power output increased in update Update 01.039.000 to 120kw (0.12MW) for large ship panels, and 30kw (0.03MW) for small ship panels.

Usage

Solar Panels are for generating a small amount of power. Power generated depends on the angle to the sun and whether or not the panel is in shadow. Produces a small amount of power compared to Reactors, but can be enough to keep core systems (e.g. the Medical Room) running in case of a fault. A key component is Solar Cells, which is one of the more expensive Components needed in order to construct it.

The panels are best used with Batteries set to recharge or auto mode, so as to create MW power output when required, for short periods. For example two Batteries charged by solar panels is able to power a 5MW required machine (refinery, assembler etc) for as long as the batteries remain charged.

For more information, see Electricity.

Media

Tips

Known Issues

See Also

Programming

Update History

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