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==Use== | ==Use== | ||
There is no crafting possible with just a solar panel. Instead, it efficiently converts | There is no crafting possible with just a solar panel. Instead, it efficiently converts [[light]] into electricity. Tapping on a solar panel will display a menu to remove it or show a "generation rate" scale which indicates how quickly it's working. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
When no other | 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. | ||
==Fuel== | ==Fuel== | ||