Windmill
Solarpunk Windmill guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related research unlocks links, and practical player advice.
Windmill is a Solarpunk research unlock. A windmill produces energy based on the current wind strength. Unlocks Windmill. Costs 1 Electrical Component.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Research Unlocks |
| Player use | A windmill produces energy based on the current wind strength. Unlocks Windmill. Costs 1 Electrical Component. |
| Best check | Check the Research Table and the recommended unlock-order guide before spending scarce research materials. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Electronics | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Buildable | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Crafting Table | 1 Windmill | 8 Iron, 8 Copper, 15 Cobalt, 15 Silicon | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill | 1 Electrical Component | Only this unlock |
Exact Research Cost
| Category | Exact Cost | Unlocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Automation | 1 Electrical Component | Windmill | A windmill produces energy based on the current wind strength. |
When To Care
Windmill belongs to the Energy and Automation research family. Prioritize it when the problem it solves is already slowing the base. If food, water, storage, and the first crafting loop are not stable yet, compare it against the research order before unlocking comfort or cosmetic branches.
Practical Use
Windmill should be evaluated by the chore or blocker it removes. Research that solves water, storage, crafting, power, food, or travel usually beats decoration when the base is still unstable.
Related Strategy
For research planning, prioritize unlocks by friction: water first, then storage and crafting, then power, then automation, animals, airship improvements, and comfort.
Common Mistakes
- Do not unlock Windmill just because it is available; compare it with the base problem that is slowing you down now.
- Do not rush comfort or decoration branches if water, storage, crafting, food, and power are still unstable.
- Do not forget follow-through. An unlock only helps after you place the station, build the part, or reorganize the route around it.
Related
Research Unlocks, Research Unlock Order, Crafting, Machines And Automation, Energy System, Energy And Logic