(What is seen from this example is that on Class D and F planets, generating just 67% more power than what is used results in a perfect balance of full charge vs full discharge of Power Collectors, because it is more efficient to charge Power Collectors during the day and to discharge them at night. During the night: 18 * 20 * 12 = 4320 kJ of electricity are discharged.During daytime: 12 * 30 * 12 = 4320 kJ of electricity are stored.30 kW of electricity are being produced by a Solar Panel.18 kW of electricity are being consumed.On Class D and F planets, electricity ticks only 20 times per minute during the night. Excess/deficit power is then applied to the Power Collector(s). Was fun to find this after having the smallest area to expand on the first planet. I recently found an awesome location (I think so at least) on the second planet, with ice, I want to share. During each tick, every building's listed power rating is subtracted from the Power Grid (or added in the case of Solar Panels & Wind Turbines). I got this game 2 days or so ago and had a blast so far after I got down the mechanics. In Planetbase, electricity 'ticks' 30 times per minute. Electricity is required to power structures and components placed within structures.Įlectricity can be produced by solar panels and wind turbines as well as stored using power collectors.
