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A solar panel will generate electricity whenever there's enough light (preferably from the sun) striking it while no other block or bench is on top or above it. [[Glass]] will allow light through, but will block a solar panel's operation if there is no [[air]] gap between them. Artificial light sources such as [[Oil Lantern|lanterns]] and [[chandelier]]s allow only low levels of power generation, even if massed. | A solar panel will generate electricity whenever there's enough light (preferably from the sun) striking it while no other block or bench is on top or above it. [[Glass]] will allow light through, but will block a solar panel's operation if there is no [[air]] gap between them. Artificial light sources such as [[Oil Lantern|lanterns]] and [[chandelier]]s allow only low levels of power generation, even if massed. | ||
Any electrically connected crafting surface trying to draw power can use the current generated, but it's most practical to connect with a [[flywheel]] and store it for release at a higher rate. When no other crafting surface is drawing power, a solar panel will accumulate any generated electricity and release it once there is a demand. It doesn't store much, though. | Any electrically connected crafting surface trying to draw power can use the current generated, but it's most practical to connect with a [[flywheel]] and store it for release at a higher rate. Multiple solar panels may be connected to one flywheel in order to increase electric productivity if needed. When no other crafting surface is drawing power, a solar panel will accumulate any generated electricity and release it once there is a demand. It doesn't store much, though. | ||
==Fuel== | ==Fuel== | ||