Generator

A generator is any type of equipment that provides power to a ship. Power is required for ship systems and thrusters. There are two key types of power generation available for ships: solar and solid.

Solar Power Generator
The solar power generator converts ambient light from the environment into power for the ship.

This method is resource efficient and space inefficient, as it is consistent and requires the player to provide no resources, but takes up a significant amount of space on the hull, compared to solid power generators that can be placed anywhere and occupy less space per unit of power produced.

Types of Solar Power Generators:


 * Solar Sail (Small Medium Large)
 * Solar Panel (Small, Medium, Large)
 * Solar Panel Array

Solid-Fuel Power Generator
The solid power generator converts timber into power for the ship.

This method is more space-efficient than the Solar Power Generator, but has the distinct drawback that it requires players to constantly provide fuel. See here for more information about how the Solid Power Generator converts timber into power.

Types of Solid Power Generator:


 * Solid-Fuel Power Generator (Small, medium, large)
 * Requires a connected Fuel Tank to operate
 * Power Station