Solar generator
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|name = Solar generator
|image = SolarCollector.png|128px|Solar generator
|description = Produces electricity from sunlight. Does not work in the dark.
|type = Buildings|Buildings
|type2 = Power|Power
|placeable = y
|size = 4|4
|hp = 300
|efficiency =
|power = + 1700
|buy = 100
|sell =
50
}}
A solar generator provides 1700W of power. It has much smaller space requirements than a wind turbine but provides no power at night or during an eclipse. It may be placed in a wind turbine's exclusion zone with no effect on the turbine. While usually placed outdoors, it may be enclosed with walls, but must be unroofed to operate.
Power output is a direct product of the current light level. For example, at 50% light a solar generator produces 850W of its 1700W maximum. Batteries are a useful supplement to solar generators since they help provide power when the generators are offline.