Solar Cell
Solar Cell | |
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Basic Information | |
Group | Science |
Category | Placeable |
Obtaining | |
Obtainable Through | Trading |
Description
Up to a maximum of 6 cells may be installed in a Solar Bank. Solar Banks only generate current when they have cells in them. The maximum current generated by a Solar Cell is determined by its Quality. Solar Cells cannot be used outside a Solar Bank.
Solar Cells cannot be crafted or looted; they must be bought from Secret Stash pages of Trader NPCs. Solar cells appear with a Barter level 4, even though Solar Banks require level 5. There is approximately 10% chance trader will have Solar Cell in stock.
Higher quality the Solar Cells produce more power but are significantly more expensive. There is no other difference; Solar Cells do not wear out and never need repair.
Quality | Output |
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6 | 30W |
5 | 27W |
4 | 25W |
3 | 22W |
2 | 20W |
1 | 17W |
The total power output of a Solar Bank is a simple sum of the power of all the installed Cells. Empty cell locations do not otherwise affect performance and simply count as 0W. The maximum possible output of a Solar Bank is 180W.
Solar Cells can only operate during the daytime. During the entire daytime, a Solar Cell will operate at its full capacity regardless of weather or which direction the Solar Bank is facing. However, they need to be placed outdoors in order to work.