Solar Power Array

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• Common Metals Cost low
• Rare Metals Cost low
• Build Time short
• Tube Connection Required no
• Power Required none
• Size medium
• Workers Required none
• Hit Points low
• Scientists Required none
• Armor none

Description

The Solar Power Array is the service end of the space solar satellite power system. The satellite in high planetary orbit collects sunlight and converts it using photovoltaic cells into electricity, which in turn powers an array of MASERS, the microwave equivalent of a laser. These produce a narrow, high-energy beam of microwaves that must be aimed precisely at the small target the Solar Power Array provides, but which can be collected by a relatively small antenna array with negligible losses. This antenna converts the beam back into electricity, which in turn is broadcast for use by colony structures and vehicles.

Operational Notes: The Solar Power Array produces 400 units of Power. NOTE: This structure, unlike the other Power generation facilities, is not prone to explosion when damaged. Each Solar Power Array requires its own Solar Power Satellite in orbit to produce Power; an Array is disabled without a matching Satellite.