Inspecting and Troubleshooting Solar Generation

Monitoring kinetic output is essential to prevent machine stalls caused by weather shifts or daylight changes.

Diagnosing Networks with Engineer's Goggles

Equip Engineer's Goggles in your head or eyewear slot to view real-time statistics across your solar setup:

• Look directly at any vertical generator, horizontal generator, or Solar Windmill Bearing to open the diagnostic overlay.
• Read the exact RPM and current Stress Unit (SU) generation.
• Mount speedometers or link display boards alongside your generators to track network speed and stress output at a glance.

Resolving Power Drops

If a machine stalls or an overlay displays zero generation, inspect the following conditions:

1. Check Sky Access: Vertical generators require direct exposure to the sky and a light level of 12 or higher. Ensure no opaque blocks, trees, or ceilings cover the glass panel.

2. Check for Obstructions: For horizontal generators, verify that solid blocks are not blocking the front face.

3. Account for Weather: Rain cuts basic generator speeds to 8 RPM and advanced brass generators to 16 RPM. Size your kinetic systems so they remain below the reduced rain capacity, or expand your sail count on Solar Windmill Bearings to compensate.