Wind Turbines
Wind Turbine Mechanics
Power production is dependent on wind speed and efficiency, which is depending on the height at which the turbine is placed. Maximum efficiency will be reached at around 300 m and above.
The wind turbines have an area effect. Any other wind turbine within this area will drop the power output to 0 MW.
Press R to visualize the area. It will turn red if there is another turbine within it.
The area is only relevant for turbines of the same type, e.g. a Mk. 1 and a Mk. 2 wind turbine can be placed next to each other.
Turbines can be daisy-chained, each allows for two power lines.
If you don’t like the fluctuation of the power output, you can disable that in the main menu. Important: The turbines will then be limited to half of the maximum output.
Building Information
Mk. 1 | Mk. 2 | Mk. 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Building Cost |
20x Iron Plate |
20x Concrete |
50x Fabric |
Maximum Power Output |
30 MW |
100 MW |
150 MW |
Area Radius |
3 foundations* |
6.5 foundations |
9.5 foundations |
Milestones
Mk. 1 | Mk. 2 | Mk. 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Available with |
Tier 1 |
Tier 5 |
Tier 7 |
Research Cost |
200x Iron Plate |
200x Encased Industrial Beam |
200x Heat Sink |
* Advice: Placing both turbines on the center of their foundations is slightly too close.