Electricity and Power Networks

Power infrastructure can make a city feel alive.

Equipment

• Solar panels - generate during daylight, less in storms and not at night.
• Wind turbines - produce varying amounts of power, generally better at height.
• Fuel generators - use fuel to generate power on demand.
• Batteries - store electricity and help cover low-generation periods.
• Power poles - distribute power to nearby devices.
• Cable Reel - connect power equipment into networks.

Connecting the grid

1. Place a generator, solar panel or wind turbine.
2. Add batteries and poles where useful.
3. Hold the Cable Reel and right-click the first power device.
4. Right-click another power device to create the cable.
5. Repeat to extend the network.
6. Right-click equipment to inspect its network and power status.

A cable has a maximum span, so use poles to bridge longer distances. Fuel generators need suitable fuel, and solar panels need open sky.

Power requirements depend on the individual installation. Use the device's status menu to see if it's receiving electricity.

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