Field Guide
Outbound Energy Guide
Outbound energy is the system that keeps your electric van charged and your base running. With 10 power-related buildings - from solar panels and wind turbines to bio burners and battery workstations - you can build a power grid that handles any weather. Each source has different kW output, crafting cost, and weather dependency.
9
Power Sources
3.0 kW
Max Output
Sun, Wind, Rain
Weather Types
Lumber, Fibre
Fuel Sources
Power Source Comparison
All generators at a glance. Output shows kilowatts at normal efficiency - sources marked as super-efficient can exceed their rated output under optimal conditions.
| Source | Output | Type | Super Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel | 3 kW | Solar | - |
| Efficient Solar Panel | 3 kW | Solar | Yes |
| Wind Turbine | 3 kW | Wind | - |
| Efficient Bio Burner | 3 kW | Fuel | - |
| Generator | 1.5 kW | Fuel | Yes |
| Efficient Wind Turbine | 3 kW | Wind | Yes |
| Bio Burner | 1.5 kW | Fuel | - |
| Rainwater Turbine | 3 kW | Rain | - |
| Efficient Rainwater Turbine | 3 kW | Rain | - |
All Power Sources
Solar Panel
Sources energy from the sun to charge your electric vehicle. Park it, charge it, chase the horizon. Just don't park in the shade!
Efficient Solar Panel
Sources energy from the sun more efficiently to charge your electric vehicle. Should be placed in direct sun light.
Wind Turbine
Sources energ from the wind to charge your electric vehicle. Let the wind do all the heavy lifting while you relax. The windier the better!
Efficient Bio Burner
Burns organic material more efficiently to create energy to charge your electric vehicle.
Generator
Always charges the battery of your electric vehicle. Much slower charging compared to wind or sun energy.
Efficient Wind Turbine
Sources energy from wind more efficiently to charge your electric vehicle. The more wind there is, the more energy it generates.
Bio Burner
Turn your lumber and fiber into pure power! Burns organic material into energy for your electric vehicle.
Rainwater Turbine
Sources energy from the falling rain to charge your electric vehicle. The heavier the rain, the more energy it generates.
Efficient Rainwater Turbine
Power your ride by efficiently harnessing the rain.
How Does Energy Work in Outbound?
Weather-Based Power
Solar panels need sunlight, wind turbines need wind, and rainwater turbines need rain. Each weather condition powers different sources. Mixing all three gives you coverage in any weather.
Fuel-Based Backup
Bio Burners burn lumber or fibre to produce Electric Charge regardless of weather. Lower output (1.5 kW basic) but completely reliable. The Efficient Bio Burner matches renewables at 3.0 kW.
Super Efficiency
Some generators can enter a super-efficient state under optimal conditions, producing more than their rated output. Look for the 'Super Efficient' badge on the Efficient Solar Panel, Efficient Wind Turbine, and Generator.
Battery & Power Cells
The Battery Workstation crafts Battery Components and Power Cells. Power Cells fuel your vehicle's Battery Capacity Upgrades (I, II, III) - bigger battery means longer exploration range between charges.
Which Power Source Works in Each Weather?
No single renewable covers all conditions. Run multiple source types for reliable power.
| Condition | Solar | Wind | Rain | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear day | Peak | Variable | Zero | Steady |
| Cloudy day | Reduced | Good | Zero | Steady |
| Rainy | Low | Peak | Peak | Steady |
| Clear night | Zero | Variable | Zero | Steady |
| Stormy night | Zero | Peak | Good | Steady |
How Does Energy Work in Outbound?
- How does energy work in Outbound?
- Outbound has 9 power sources that charge your electric van. Solar panels produce 3.0 kW in sunlight, wind turbines generate 3.0 kW from wind, rainwater turbines harness rain for 3.0 kW, and bio burners convert lumber/fibre into steady power at 1.5-3.0 kW regardless of weather. Combine multiple sources to stay charged through varied weather.
- What is the best power source in Outbound?
- For pure output, Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, and Rainwater Turbines all produce 3.0 kW. Solar is cheapest (5 Scrap Metal) but only works in sunlight. Wind Turbines (5 Fibre) work day and night. Bio Burners provide weather-independent backup. The best strategy is mixing source types for complete weather coverage.
- What does super efficiency mean in Outbound?
- Some power sources - Efficient Solar Panel, Efficient Wind Turbine, and Generator - can enter a super-efficient state under optimal conditions, producing more than their rated kW output. This makes the efficient variants particularly valuable for high-demand bases.
- How do I craft batteries in Outbound?
- Build a Battery Workstation (2 Electronics + 4 Sheet Metal). It has two recipes: Battery Components (1 Electronics + 2 Sheet Metal + 4 Bolts, 24s) and Power Cells (4 Battery Components + 2 Metal T3 + 4 Thread T3, 24s). Power Cells are used for vehicle Battery Capacity Upgrades.