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
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 kWFuel
Bio BurnerTurn your lumber and fiber into pure power! Burns organic material into energy for your electric vehicle.1.5 kW
Efficient Bio BurnerBurns organic material more efficiently to create energy to charge your electric vehicle.3 kW
GeneratorAlways charges the battery of your electric vehicle. Much slower charging compared to wind or sun energy.1.5 kWRain
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Outbound Energy Guide
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Field Guide
5 sources
Outbound Energy Guide
(10)
Field Guide
5 sources
Efficient Wind TurbineSources energy from wind more efficiently to charge your electric vehicle. The more wind there is, the more energy it generates.3 kWWind 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 kWOutbound Energy Guide
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Field Guide
5 sources
Bio BurnerTurn your lumber and fiber into pure power! Burns organic material into energy for your electric vehicle.1.5 kWEfficient Bio BurnerBurns organic material more efficiently to create energy to charge your electric vehicle.3 kWGeneratorAlways charges the battery of your electric vehicle. Much slower charging compared to wind or sun energy.1.5 kWOutbound Energy Guide
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Field Guide
5 sources
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.
Solar Panel
Output
3 kW
Type
Solar
Cost
5x Scrap Metal
Unlocked by
Solar Energy
Efficient Solar Panel
Output
3 kW
Type
Solar
Cost
1x Electronics, 2x Sheet Metal, 2x Bolts
Unlocked by
Efficient Solar Panel
Super efficient
Yes
Wind Turbine
Output
3 kW
Type
Wind
Cost
5x Fibre
Unlocked by
Wind Energy
Efficient Bio Burner
Output
3 kW
Type
Fuel
Cost
1x Glass, 2x Common Minerals
Generator
Output
1.5 kW
Type
Fuel
Cost
5x Scrap Metal
Super efficient
Yes
Efficient Wind Turbine
Output
3 kW
Type
Wind
Cost
2x Cloth, 2x Thread
Unlocked by
Efficient Wind Turbine
Super efficient
Yes
Bio Burner
Output
1.5 kW
Type
Fuel
Cost
3x Rocks, 3x Fibre
Unlocked by
Bio Burner
Rainwater Turbine
Output
3 kW
Type
Rain
Cost
5x Fibre
Unlocked by
Rainwater Energy
Efficient Rainwater Turbine
Output
3 kW
Type
Rain
Cost
2x Strong Weave, 2x Hardened Metal
Unlocked by
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.
Clear day
Solar
Peak
Wind
Variable
Rain
Zero
Fuel
Steady
Cloudy day
Solar
Reduced
Wind
Good
Rain
Zero
Fuel
Steady
Rainy
Solar
Low
Wind
Peak
Rain
Peak
Fuel
Steady
Clear night
Solar
Zero
Wind
Variable
Rain
Zero
Fuel
Steady
Stormy night
Solar
Zero
Wind
Peak
Rain
Good
Fuel
Steady
Energy Types in Outbound
Field notes
4 topics
Weather-Based Power
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.
Fuel-Based Backup
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.
Super Efficiency
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.
Battery & Power Cells
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.