Solar Panel
The Solar Panel is the primary early-game power source in Subnautica 2, generating electricity from sunlight to run fabricators, water filtration, and other base equipment.
Quick Info
Description
The Solar Panel converts sunlight into electricity for your seabase. It's the first reliable power source most survivors build, feeding energy into your base's power grid to run fabricators, water filtration machines, and chargers. Output scales with available light, so shallow surface placements perform best and output drops at night or in deep, dark water.
How to Craft
Solar Panels are built with the Habitat Builder. Aim at a Room or Foundation and select the Solar Panel to mount it. Gather Quartz from sandstone outcrops and Copper from limestone outcrops.
- 2x Quartz
- 1x Copper
What it Does
The Solar Panel feeds power into your base grid. It's clean, free to run, and ideal for shallow early-game bases.
Generates 75W
Outputs up to 75W when in direct sunlight at shallow depth.
Sunlight Dependent
Output drops at night and in deeper, darker locations.
Feeds Base Grid
Powers fabricators, filtration, chargers, and scanner rooms.
Base Integration
The Solar Panel mounts on other base parts to form a functional seabase. Here's how it fits into the larger build.
Related Blueprints
Map Locations
Solar Panels are built, not found. Use the interactive map to find shallow, sunlit build sites and nearby Quartz and Copper deposits to craft your power grid.
Find Build Spots on the Map →Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does a Solar Panel generate?
A Solar Panel outputs 75W when exposed to sunlight. Output drops at night and in deeper, darker locations, so place panels shallow and near the surface for best results.
How much does a Solar Panel cost to build?
Each Solar Panel costs 2x Quartz and 1x Copper, crafted with the Habitat Builder on a Room or Foundation. Quartz comes from sandstone outcrops and Copper from limestone outcrops.
Where is the best place to put a Solar Panel?
Place Solar Panels in shallow water with direct sunlight. Depth reduces output, so keep them near the surface. A Foundation in the safe shallows makes an excellent early power farm.
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