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[[File:ShipReactor.png|64px|left|link=Ship reactor]] Although it is a ship part and and not listed in the Power menu, the [[ship reactor]] is perfectly usable as a power generator.  It provides 1000W, which is less than the maximum provided by any other power generator, butwithout their shortcomings or requirements; however, it is prohibitively expensive to build and use in most situations other than late-game. It provides power continually and can be placed on any buildable terrain where its 5x5 structure will fit. It must be [[research]]ed before it can be built, but does not generate any heat nor require special venting.
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[[File:ShipReactor.png|64px|left|link=Ship reactor]] Although it is a ship part and and not listed in the Power menu, the [[ship reactor]] is perfectly usable as a power generator.  It provides 1000W, which is less than the maximum provided by any other power generator, though without their shortcomings or requirements; however, it is prohibitively expensive to build and use in most situations other than late-game. It provides power continually and can be placed on any buildable terrain where its 5x5 structure will fit. It must be [[research]]ed before it can be built, but does not generate any heat nor require special venting.
  
 
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Template:Tocright Power is the ability to generate electricity in order to enable electrical workbenches, lights, temperature control devices, automated defenses, and more. Access to power is crucial to survival, especially in late game. The success of a colony often relies upon a fault-tolerant power grid with a reliable power flow that ensures that your appliances are working at all times, especially in emergencies.

Power generators

Wind turbine

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Wind turbines generate a variable amount of power directly proportional to the wind speed.



Solar generator

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Fueled generator

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Geothermal generator

The geothermal generator is a power generator that can be built on top of a steam geyser to convert natural heat into electrical power, providing a constant 3,600W. Steam geysers are randomly generated per map, sometimes close to each other, others scattered towards the edges or center. Colonies are often seen built in their proximity from early days for future benefit.



Ship reactor

ShipReactor.png

Although it is a ship part and and not listed in the Power menu, the ship reactor is perfectly usable as a power generator. It provides 1000W, which is less than the maximum provided by any other power generator, though without their shortcomings or requirements; however, it is prohibitively expensive to build and use in most situations other than late-game. It provides power continually and can be placed on any buildable terrain where its 5x5 structure will fit. It must be researched before it can be built, but does not generate any heat nor require special venting.


Power generator summary

Type Cost Size Max Output
(Watts)
Variable
Output
Day Night Placement
Solar Steel 100
Component 3
4x4 1700 In sunlight
Wind Turbine Steel 100
Component 2
5x2 3000 In open ground
Fueled generator Steel 100
Component 2
2x2 1000 Anywhere
Geothermal Steel 400
Component 8
6x6 3600 On geysers
Ship reactor Steel 300
Plasteel 500
Uranium 150
Component 25
5x5 1000 Outside
(can roof over afterwards)

Power transfers

Power conduit

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A power conduit transmits power from generators or batteries to appliances up to six squares away. Conduit doesn't block the placement of other structures and isn't blocked by them, so conduit can be placed wherever it's needed, even in walls, except unsmoothed mountain rocks and ores.

Power switch

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Power storage

Batteries

Battery.jpg

The most common use of a battery is to store energy from intermittent power generators like solar and wind. Without a battery, there will be no power at night from solar panels, and no power from wind turbines when there is no wind.


Charging Features

-A battery can only hold 1kWd (86.4MJ).

-Only 50% of the energy directed to the battery will be stored.

-If a power generator's output exceeds appliances' power consumption, excess power will be distributed evenly among all non-full connected batteries, charging all batteries at the same rate.

-Likewise, if power consumption exceeds power generation, all non-empty batteries will deplete at the same rate to fill the power gap.

Special Features

-Batteries can be moved by reinstalling them. They do not lose their charge during the move, making them a portable power source.

-When a charged battery is disconnected from the power grid, it doesn't lose its charge.

-A disconnected battery is not affected by short circuits.

-A battery can be disconnected from the grid by reinstalling it away from the grid or by using a switch to isolate it from the grid.

-Battery fires produce extremely hot fires.

-Batteries are highly likely to catch fire in the rain.

Appliances

Appliances are structures or buildings that require power but don't transmit it. Most appliances don't require a direct power cable connection, they can be placed up to six squares away from a power cable or power source. When connected to the power grid, it can take a few moments before an appliance turns on.

Managing appliances

Reconnect: Click to force an appliance to reconnect to a conduit line or power source.
Designate toggle power: Click to mark an appliance to be turned on () or off (X) by a colonist set to flick.

Reconnect
Reconnect
Toggle ON Toggle OFF
Designate toggle power

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Appliances summary

Appliance Power
consumption (in Watts)
Autodoor 50
Electric tailor bench 120
Electric smithy 210
Machining table 350
Electric smelter 700
Electric crematorium 250
Nutrient paste dispenser 200
Standing lamp 75
Sun lamp 1600
Hydroponics basin 70
Comms console 200
Electric stove 350
Heater 175
Cooler 200
Improvised turret 350
Tube Television 200
Flatscreen Television 150
Megascreen Television 220