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# Solar Panels

Solar panels is a unique item made to charge up [Batteries](/infinitecrops/features/batteries.md) used to power up [Sprinklers](/infinitecrops/features/sprinklers.md)and [Robots](/infinitecrops/features/robots.md).

There are three types of solar panels, each with varying energy output:

1. **Single Solar Panel**: Basic output.
2. **Double Solar Panel**: Moderate output.
3. **Ultra Solar Panel**: High output, ideal for heavy energy needs.

Configurations for solar panels can be found in features/generators.yml

Output is configurated based on the temperature, which is also highly affected by the day/night cycle

**Configuration**

The energy output for solar panels can be configured in the `features/generators.yml` file. For example:

```
  UNDEFINED_COLD:
    electricityProducedDay: 0.6
    electricityProducedNight: 0.2
    electricityProducedPerCoal: 0.0
  UNDEFINED_TEMPERATE:
    electricityProducedDay: 1.2
    electricityProducedNight: 0.6
    electricityProducedPerCoal: 0.0
  UNDEFINED_WARM:
    electricityProducedDay: 1.8
    electricityProducedNight: 0.8
    electricityProducedPerCoal: 0.0
  UNDEFINED_HOT:
    electricityProducedDay: 2.5
    electricityProducedNight: 1.0
    electricityProducedPerCoal: 0.0
```

**Energy Output**

Energy output depends on the **biome temperature** and the **day/night cycle**. Here’s how output is distributed across different temperatures:

* **Cold Biome**:
  * Day: 0.6 energy/second
  * Night: 0.2 energy/second
* **Temperate Biome**:
  * Day: 1.2 energy/second
  * Night: 0.6 energy/second
* **Warm Biome**:
  * Day: 1.8 energy/second
  * Night: 0.8 energy/second
* **Hot Biome**:
  * Day: 2.5 energy/second
  * Night: 1.0 energy/second

**Special Notes**

* **Coal Usage**: The `electricityProducedPerCoal` configuration is irrelevant for solar panels as it pertains to combustion generators.

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://43358839-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1ifdxZDjYYdaFezGOVfx%2Fuploads%2F3zXFsrrOeP50ekGS0TpH%2F2024-12-22_03.44.26.png?alt=media&amp;token=e246e478-f2d0-4a58-bbc0-f13718b82391" alt=""><figcaption><p>Solar Panels and Combustion Engine</p></figcaption></figure></div>