[img]https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TallWaterloggedAurochs-size_restricted.gif[/img] In The Riftbreaker we are going to give you access to lots of futuristic technologies. Rift portals, automated defense systems, self-operating factories, you name it. All those incredible things need energy to operate, sometimes lots of it, but more often than not a simpler, more subtle solution will be necessary. The basic energy structure in The Riftbreaker is the solar panel. It might seem unexciting at first, but this building will provide for your basic energy requirements in the earliest stages of colonization of Galatea 37. The panels are designed to be reliable and consistent. The solar panel is made up of two main elements - the collector dish and the arm. The arm is motorized, directing the dish at the position where it can gather the most energy. The dish itself is foldable, so it can protect its structural integrity in the event of harsh weather or other dangers. The whole device automatically folds down at dusk and resumes operation at dawn. This leads to the major issue - what do we do about the power consumption at night? Does the base just stop functioning at night? On a planet full of hostile, alien creatures that could mean a death sentence. The solution to this come in the form of Energy Storages. These buildings accumulate all the excess power that is produced and release it back to the network once the production falls below the demand. Naturally, this will require some planning and setting up multiple ‘solar farms’, as one Energy Storage unit is not big enough to power a whole base through the night. While not the most efficient, Solar Panels do not require you to provide any additional fuel to produce the energy you need. That also means they do not generate any harmful byproducts, leaving Galatea’s ecosystem intact, which might be more precious than we can imagine. Higher resolution: https://gfycat.com/pl/tallwaterloggedaurochs Why aren't you with us on Discord? www.discord.gg/exorstudios Other social media: www.facebook.com/exorstudios www.twitter.com/exorstudios www.mixer.com/exor_studios www.instagram.com/exor_studios