Power

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Power
Power is one of the features in the game. Added in the Power Update on December 2nd, 2015, power is required for machines. Power is generated by Solar Arrays and MMRTG's and can be linked into a grid with Power Cables and Socket Hubs.

Solar Array
Solar Arrays are one of two ways to produce power. Solar Arrays are printed in 30 seconds (compared to the 1 minute of the MMRTG). Solar Arrays have two panels, two batteries, and two red output sockets. The two panels both generate their own power that depends on their position relative of the sun. The Solar Array has an LCD making visible the current wattage being generated (in two bars separate bars, one for each panel respectively), the average amount of the wattage being generated between the two panels, and the current electrical load. Solar Arrays will collect dust, and reduces electrical output if left to collect. Check on your Arrays regularly (every morning, to make it easy; they will not require special tools). The Solar Array is useful for machines that require minimal electricity, but are good to have in quantities (compared to the MMRTG, it has significantly less power generation).

MMRTG
The Multi Mission Radisotope Thermoeletric Generator (MMRTG) is the other way to produce power. MMRTG's are printed in 1 minute (compared to the 30 seconds of the Solar Array). They produce more power than Solar Arrays, but take longer to build. They will run day and night. They feature two red output sockets and two batteries. The MMRTG also features an LCD making visible the current electrical output and the current electrical load.

Cable Spool
Cable Spools carry 5, 10m (10.9 yards) cables that can be used to connect power sources to machines. They are built in 45 seconds. You can unwind cables by simply left-clicking on the spool. You can also rewind cables back on by dragging a cable next to it and left-clicking.

Socket Hub
Socket Hubs are used to connect wires and distribute/ organize wires. They are very useful when using a lot of power sources or supplying a number of machines with few generators. They have 6 red output sockets and 6 green input sockets. The Socket Hub also features an LCD, making visible the current available wattage (from connected power supplies), and current load on the current electrical load.