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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:Chemfuel_powered_generator.png|64px|left|link=Chemfuel powered generator]]{{#show: Chemfuel powered generator |?note}} Requires no research

=== Wood-fired generator ===
[[File:fueledgenerator.png|64px|left|link=Wood-fired generator]] The [[wood-fired generator]] is identical to the chemfuel generator, except that it is fueled by wood and is slightly cheaper to construct. 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 for New Arrivals. Unlocked by researching Electricity for Tribal starts.
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=== Watermill generator ===
[[File:watermill_generator.png|64px|left|link=Watermill generator]] A [[watermill generator]] provides power from a moving river. It is relatively cheap and requires no upkeep, but is also fairly large and cannot be placed too closely to another without degrading performance. Requires research.

=== Ship reactor ===
[[File:ShipReactor.png|64px|left|link=Ship reactor]] Although it is a ship part 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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=== Vanometric power cell ===
[[File:Vanometric power cell.png|32px|left|link=Vanometric power cell]] Similar to the ship reactor, the [[vanometric power cell]] provides a consistent 1000W of power at all times with no upkeep or restrictions. It has a small footprint and can be moved freely. The catch is that these power cells are very rare; they cannot be manufactured or purchased, only received as a quest reward. With their comparatively low output, there is no reliable way to acquire enough to satisfy more than a small fraction of a normal colony's power budget, but they are a convenient way of powering high-priority or off-grid equipment.

=== 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 || 3450 || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || In open ground
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|Watermill generator || {{icon|wood|280}}<br />{{icon|metal|80}}<br />{{icon|component|3}} || 5x6 || 1100 || ✗ || ✓ || ✓ || On riverbanks
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|Chemfuel generator || {{icon|metal|100}}<br />{{icon|component|3}} || 2x2 || 1000 || ✗ || ✓ || ✓ || Anywhere
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|Wood-fired 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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|Vanometric power cell || N/A || 1x2 || 1000 || ✗ || ✓ || ✓ || Anywhere
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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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| width=70px height=70px | [[File:Reconnect.png|70px|link=|alt=Reconnect]]
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| <div><small>Reconnect</small></div>
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| width=70px height=70px | [[File:Designate Power On.png|70px|link=|Toggle ON]]
| width=70px height=70px | [[File:Designate Power Off.png|70px|link=|Toggle OFF]]
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| colspan="2"|<div><small>Designate toggle power</small></div>
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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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| [[Mini-turret]] || 80
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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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