# Solar Generator

The Solar Generator is a type of [[energy_and_electricity#energy_generation | Energy Generator]]. Unlike most other generators, it does not need to be fueled, requiring only direct sunlight. However, it does not generate power at night until you reach the last tier, the Energized Solar Generator.

## Obtaining

Solar Generators can be crafted in an [[Enhanced Crafting Table]].

## Usage

A solar generator must be placed in range of an [[Energy Regulator]], [[energy_connectors | Energy Connector]] or an [[energy_capacitors | Energy Capacitor]] (in a straight line, not diagonals).

Solar generators must be able to receive the maximum amount of direct sunlight (sky light level 15). This means transparent blocks which do not affect the light passing through them, such as glass or carpets, can be placed directly above them, but not blocks like water or tree leaves, which do affect sky light. For more information on sky light see the Minecraft wiki [[https://minecraft.wiki/w/Light#Sky_light | here]].

## Tiers

| Tier                      | Buffer | Generation                 |
| Solar Generator           | 0J     | 4W                         |
| Advanced Solar Generator  | 0J     | 16W                        |
| Carbonado Solar Generator | 0J     | 64W                        |
| Energized Solar Generator | 0J     | 172W (Day) and 64W (Night) |