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Outbound Energy Guide

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Field Guide

5 sources

Outbound energy is the system that keeps your electric van charged and your base running. With 10 power-related buildings - from solar panels and wind turbines to bio burners and battery workstations - you can build a power grid that handles any weather. Each source has different kW output, crafting cost, and weather dependency.

Solar

Efficient Solar PanelSources energy from the sun more efficiently to charge your electric vehicle. Should be placed in direct sun light.3 kW

Solar PanelSources energy from the sun to charge your electric vehicle. Park it, charge it, chase the horizon. Just don't park in the shade!3 kW

Wind

Efficient Wind TurbineSources energy from wind more efficiently to charge your electric vehicle. The more wind there is, the more energy it generates.3 kW

Wind TurbineSources energ from the wind to charge your electric vehicle. Let the wind do all the heavy lifting while you relax. The windier the better!3 kW

Fuel

Bio BurnerTurn your lumber and fiber into pure power! Converts organic material into energy for your electric vehicle.1.5 kW

Efficient Bio BurnerConverts organic material more efficiently to create energy to charge your electric vehicle.3 kW

Rain

Efficient Rainwater TurbinePower your ride by efficiently harnessing the rain.3 kW

Rainwater TurbineSources energy from the falling rain to charge your electric vehicle. The heavier the rain, the more energy it generates.3 kW

Workstation

Battery WorkstationThe perfect workstation for all your battery needs.

Power Source Comparison

Field notes

9 sources

Power sources

9

Max output

3.0 kW

Weather types

Sun, Wind, Rain

Fuel sources

Lumber, Fibre

Output shows kilowatts at normal efficiency - sources marked as super-efficient can exceed their rated output under optimal conditions.

Source	Output	Type	Cost	Unlocked by	Super efficient
Solar Panel	3 kW	Solar	5x Scrap Metal	Solar Energy
Efficient Solar Panel	3 kW	Solar	1x Electronics, 2x Sheet Metal, 2x Bolts	Efficient Solar Panel	Yes
Wind Turbine	3 kW	Wind	5x Fibre	Wind Energy
Efficient Bio Burner	3 kW	Fuel	1x Glass, 2x Common Minerals
Generator	1.5 kW	Fuel	5x Scrap Metal		Yes
Efficient Wind Turbine	3 kW	Wind	2x Cloth, 2x Thread	Efficient Wind Turbine	Yes
Bio Burner	1.5 kW	Fuel	3x Rocks, 3x Fibre	Bio Burner
Rainwater Turbine	3 kW	Rain	5x Fibre	Rainwater Energy
Efficient Rainwater Turbine	3 kW	Rain	2x Strong Weave, 2x Hardened Metal	Efficient Rainwater Energy

Which Power Source Works in Each Weather?

Field notes

5 conditions

No single renewable covers all conditions. Run multiple source types for reliable power.

Condition	Solar	Wind	Rain	Fuel
Clear day	Peak	Variable	Zero	Steady
Cloudy day	Reduced	Good	Zero	Steady
Rainy	Low	Peak	Peak	Steady
Clear night	Zero	Variable	Zero	Steady
Stormy night	Zero	Peak	Good	Steady

Energy Types in Outbound

Field notes

4 topics

Energy Types in Outbound

Solar panels need sunlight, wind turbines need wind, and rainwater turbines need rain. Each weather condition powers different sources. Mixing all three gives you coverage in any weather.

Energy Types in Outbound

Bio Burners burn lumber or fibre to produce Electric Charge regardless of weather. Lower output (1.5 kW basic) but completely reliable. The Efficient Bio Burner matches renewables at 3.0 kW.

Energy Types in Outbound

Some generators can enter a super-efficient state under optimal conditions, producing more than their rated output. Look for the 'Super Efficient' badge on the Efficient Solar Panel, Efficient Wind Turbine, and Generator.

Energy Types in Outbound

The Battery Workstation crafts Battery Components and Power Cells. Power Cells fuel your vehicle's Battery Capacity Upgrades (I, II, III) - bigger battery means longer exploration range between charges.

How Does Energy Work in Outbound?

Field notes

4 questions

How does energy work in Outbound?

Outbound has power sources that charge your electric van. Solar panels produce 3.0 kW in sunlight, wind turbines generate 3.0 kW from wind, rainwater turbines harness rain for 3.0 kW, and bio burners convert lumber/fibre into steady power at 1.5-3.0 kW regardless of weather. Combine multiple sources to stay charged through varied weather.

What is the best power source in Outbound?

For pure output, Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, and Rainwater Turbines all produce 3.0 kW. Solar is cheapest (5 Scrap Metal) but only works in sunlight. Wind Turbines (5 Fibre) work day and night. Bio Burners provide weather-independent backup. The best strategy is mixing source types for complete weather coverage.

What does super efficiency mean in Outbound?

Some power sources - Efficient Solar Panel, Efficient Wind Turbine, and Generator - can enter a super-efficient state under optimal conditions, producing more than their rated kW output. This makes the efficient variants particularly valuable for high-demand bases.

How do I craft batteries in Outbound?

Build a Battery Workstation (2 Electronics + 4 Sheet Metal). It has two recipes: Battery Components (1 Electronics + 2 Sheet Metal + 4 Bolts, 24s) and Power Cells (4 Battery Components + 2 Metal T3 + 4 Thread T3, 24s). Power Cells are used for vehicle Battery Capacity Upgrades.