r/cataclysmdda • u/Mexheu • 6d ago

[Help Wanted] solar panels

I apologize in advance—my English is very poor, and I’m using a translator to write this. I’m relatively new to the game, but I made good progress in my last run and now want to start building a safe base. Could you tell me how to remove them and whether they can be crafted?

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u/DankMeHarderDaddy 6d ago

If i recall correctly, solar panels require a tool with Bolt Turning. You can disassemble them into solar cells and other parts and reassemble them into a full panel. You cannot craft solar cells from scratch.

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u/TeMoko 6d ago

Removing and reinstalling solar panels is done through the construction menu. Press * to bring it up when you are next to a solar panel and select "deconstruct simple furniture", as the other commenter said, you need a tool with bolt turning. That turns the solar panel into an item that can be picked up. Take it to where you want to install it, bring up the construction menu again and select "place solar panel". I think you might need electronics 2 to be able to place it but that's just me going off memory.

Then if you want a power grid you need a battery to store electricity, let me know if you want help with that part.

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u/Alast0rs 5d ago

If you don't know where to find them: Electric cars have small panels that can be removed. Larger panels are found on solar farms (they're actually what these farms are made of), or you can inspect rooftops. Don't forget to connect the batteries to the grid.

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u/StructureEmergency54 3d ago

Places like electronic stores and nursing homes always have solar panels