You can combine solar and generators and the solar gets used first.
Empyrion solar panels tutorial.
As such it.
It must be paired with the capacitor solar to store the energy absorbed by the blocks.
In addition any generators present in the base will not consume fuel as long as there is ample solar energy stored in capacitors to meet the base s power needs.
Solar panel blocks are blocks used as an alternate source of power.
Add non essential devices or those which use large amounts of power to a generator power group.
I can t seem to place them one the roofs.
So if your panels are enough you won t use any fuel.
When i think i have succeeded they just hover in the air and seemingly do nothing then i have to salvage them.
I am now quickly consuming more power than i have so i made solar panels but i can t figure out how to place them.
The best way to make use of solar energy is to set up device grouping in the control panel.
Empyrion galactic survival.
You ve got fat stacks of power huge turrets and everything is awesome.
Also solar panels won t work if you have a generator in your base.
What gave you that idea.
Then you turn on your four constructors all at once and your base goes dark and your food goes bad and the aliens kill you and you die.
Having a backup generator is probably a good idea.
Your first interstellar fighter is taking shape.
Generators do still need a fuel tank and battery power overflow does not get stored as fuel.
If there are generators present the base will draw power from the capacitor s before using the generator s.
Solar capacitors will always prioritize using solar energy before burning fuel.
The tutorial quickly sends you off to find a deserted base with some power.
Solar energy setups can be complicated and require some thought to become truly efficient.
I m new to the game.
After you get to a certain point all is good.
Let s talk about energy efficiency.