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Create Solarpunk FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I get started with solar power?
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salt from underground in hot biomes like deserts and savannas, then craft a 
Solar Heater and place it outside with a clear view of the sky. Put salt inside during the day and it will melt into hot liquid that you can pipe into a 
Heat Battery or boiler.
salt from underground in hot biomes like deserts and savannas, then craft a Solar Heater and place it outside with a clear view of the sky. Put salt inside during the day and it will melt into hot liquid that you can pipe into a Heat Battery or boiler.What's the difference between a Solar Heater and a 
Solar Power Tower?
The Solar Heater is a basic single-block setup for melting salt with direct sunlight. The Solar Power Tower is a larger structure that can produce either 
molten salt or 
steam depending on which mode you configure it for, and works best when surrounded by Solar Mirrors to concentrate more light.
Solar Heater is a basic single-block setup for melting salt with direct sunlight. The Solar Power Tower is a larger structure that can produce either molten salt or steam depending on which mode you configure it for, and works best when surrounded by Solar Mirrors to concentrate more light.Do solar panels work at night?
Passive solar panels only generate power during the day when they have sunlight. To get power at night, you need to store heat in a Heat Battery during the day and use it to power a boiler, or set up geysers which produce energy constantly.
Heat Battery during the day and use it to power a boiler, or set up geysers which produce energy constantly.How do I make 
biofuel?
Collect organic matter like crops or plant material, then put it in a 
Fermentation Vat with water to create liquid biofuel. Burn this fuel in a boiler or engine to generate rotational force for your machines.
Fermentation Vat with water to create liquid biofuel. Burn this fuel in a boiler or engine to generate rotational force for your machines.What happens if I don't turn off pollution?
If the optional pollution system is enabled, furnaces and engines will create smoke that spreads across your world. Over time, high pollution will turn dirt blocks into ash and kill nearby plants, so you'll need to use Biofilters to clean the air around your factory.
Can I turn off the pollution system?
Yes, the entire pollution system is optional and can be disabled in the mod settings if you prefer to build without worrying about environmental impact.
How do Solar Mirrors work?
Solar Mirrors track the sun's position and redirect sunlight toward a Solar Power Tower or Solar Heater. The more mirrors you place around your tower, the more concentrated the heat becomes and the faster it processes.
Solar Power Tower or Solar Heater. The more mirrors you place around your tower, the more concentrated the heat becomes and the faster it processes.What's the 
kinetic sprinkler for?
The kinetic sprinkler uses rotational force, water, and special 
fertilizer to instantly grow crops in an area, letting you automate farm growth instead of waiting for natural growth cycles.
kinetic sprinkler uses rotational force, water, and special fertilizer to instantly grow crops in an area, letting you automate farm growth instead of waiting for natural growth cycles.Are there natural geysers I can use?
Yes, geysers spawn naturally in the world and produce steam or hot water constantly, day and night. You can cap them and pipe the output into your boilers or turbines for free renewable energy.
steam or hot water constantly, day and night. You can cap them and pipe the output into your boilers or turbines for free renewable energy.Do I need the Create mod to use this?
Yes, Create Solarpunk is an extension of the Create mod and requires Create to be installed to function.