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'''Power''' is electrical energy that powers the operation of certain appliances, including 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 ==
=== Chemfuel powered generator ===
[[File:fueledgenerator.png|64px|left|link=Chemfuel powered generator]]{{#show: Chemfuel powered generator |?note}} Requires no research

=== Fueled generator ===
[[File:fueledgenerator.png|64px|left|link=Fueled generator]]{{#show: Fueled generator | ?note }} Requires no research.
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=== Geothermal generator ===
[[File:GeothermalPlant.png|64px|left|link=Geothermal generator]]{{#show: Geothermal generator | ?note}} 
Geothermal generators can be placed on steam geysers to produce power. Requires research.
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=== Solar generator ===
[[File:SolarCollector.png|64px|left|link=Solar generator]]{{#show: Solar generator | ?note }} Requires no research.
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=== Wind turbine ===
[[File:Wind Power.png|64px|left|link=Wind turbine]]{{#show: Wind turbine | ?note }} Requires no research.
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=== Ship reactor ===
[[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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=== Power generator summary ===
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! Type !! Cost !! Size !! Max Output<br>(Watts) !! Variable<br>Output !! Day !! Night !! Placement
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| Solar || {{icon|metal|100}}<br />{{icon|component|3}} || 4x4 || 1700 || ✓ || ✓ || ✗ || In sunlight
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| Wind Turbine || {{icon|metal|100}}<br />{{icon|component|2}} || 5x2 || 3000 || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || In open ground
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|Fueled generator || {{icon|metal|100}}<br />{{icon|component|2}} || 2x2 || 1000 || ✗ || ✓ || ✓ || Anywhere
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|Geothermal || {{icon|metal|400}}<br />{{icon|component|8}}  || 6x6 || 3600 || ✗ || ✓ || ✓ || On geysers
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|Ship reactor || {{icon|metal|300}}<br />{{icon|plasteel|500}}<br />{{icon|uranium|150}}<br />{{icon|component|25}} || 6x7 || 1000 || ✗ || ✓ || ✓ || Outside<br />''(can roof over afterwards)''
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== Power transfers ==
=== Power conduit ===
[[File:PowerConduit_MenuIcon.png|36px|left|link=Power conduit]]{{#show: Power conduit | ?note}}


=== Power switch ===
[[File:PowerSwitch.png|32px|left|link=Power switch]]{{#show: Power_switch | ?note }}


== Power storage ==
=== Batteries ===
[[File:Battery.jpg|80px|left|link=Battery]] {{:Battery}}


== Appliances ==
Appliances are [[structure]]s 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.<br/>
'''Designate toggle power''': Click to mark an appliance to be turned on (<span style="color:#20D720;font-weight:bold">&#10004;</span>) or off (<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">X</span>) by a colonist set to [[Menus#Flick|flick]].


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=== Appliances summary ===
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! Appliance
!Power<br />consumption (in Watts)
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| [[Autodoor]] || 50
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| [[Electric tailoring bench|Electric tailor bench]] || 120
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| [[Electric smithy]] || 210
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| [[Machining table]] || 350
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| [[Electric smelter]] || 700
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| [[Electric crematorium]] || 250
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| [[Nutrient paste dispenser]] || 200
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| [[Standing lamp]] || 75
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| [[Sun lamp]] || 2900 during day only
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| [[Hydroponics basin]] || 70
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| [[Comms console]] || 200
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| [[Electric stove]] || 350
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| [[Heater]] || 175
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| [[Cooler]] || 200
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| [[Improvised turret]] || 350
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| [[Joy#Tube_Television|Tube Television]] || 200
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| [[Joy#Flatscreen_Television|Flatscreen Television]] || 150
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| [[Joy#Megascreen_Television|Megascreen Television]] || 220
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