Goonhub
07-23-2013, 05:30 AM
The solars don't generate "insane" amounts of electricity. Each array has a maximum output of about 120.000 W, but because the station seems to be orbiting a star, only one or two will have a decent output at a particular point in time. Bypassing the solar SMES units will sometimes confuse the control computers (they still work fine, though), that's why you are getting implausible numbers. Most of the time, their combined output is not that much higher than total demand - telescience permaportals or a power sink will lead to brownouts immediately.
Have to disagree with that one as well. I frequently have to rely on the solars as the AI or a cyborg, and it's entirely possible to keep the lights and equipment on for the duration of a typical shift without a SMES bypass. Well, at least with a bit of practice and under normal conditions.
Quote:Seriously solars even on their best settings leave big places like Medbay powerless.
Have to disagree with that one as well. I frequently have to rely on the solars as the AI or a cyborg, and it's entirely possible to keep the lights and equipment on for the duration of a typical shift without a SMES bypass. Well, at least with a bit of practice and under normal conditions.