Power
Outbound Solar Power Guide
Power is the bottleneck that gates every other system in Outbound. This page covers the hidden modifiers that most players never notice.
Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)
| Panel | Base Output | East Bonus | Adjacency Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Mk1 | +10 /hr | +40% at dawn | +5% per adjacent panel |
| Solar Mk2 | +25 /hr | +30% at dawn | +8% per adjacent |
| Advanced Solar Array | +40 /hr | — | +10% per adjacent |
| Reactor Core (T5) | +80 /hr (day/night) | — | — |
Rules of thumb
- Face east before sleeping. The +40% dawn bonus is the single largest power multiplier in the game.
- Always stack at least 2 panels for the adjacency bonus — even Mk1s.
- In Mountains, solar output drops to ~60% in snow — pair with Wind Turbine or Reactor Core.
- Storms (Survival Mode only) disable solar for 3 in-game hours; keep a Battery Pack topped up.