Solar Tower Generator
Construction Cost	2,000 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 30
Maintenance Cost	-120 · +120
Size	5x5
Hitpoints	5000
Produces
Fields	Cultivates 4 48 square-tile solar mirrors.
Unlock	600 Eco Executives

The Solar Tower Generator is the ultimate Eco Power station. Although it looks like a large group of solar panels, solar towers actually have sun-tracking reflectors that focus sunlight on a central tower.

The Solar Tower has four "fields" of reflectors that are placed like any other farm field. Although promos always show one field coming from each corner, the fields can actually be placed in any configuration as long as they fit within the construction zone.

The Solar Tower is the largest Energy Production plant, and requires more space than any other energy production building in the game. It is therefore not an option for those who want to settle a gigantic city with thousands of inhabitants, simply because it occupies too much space. It is however the best option on islands which produce goods.

Layouts Utilizing this BuildingEdit

Solar Tower		Can be stacked infinitely left/right. Up/down stackability is limited to two rows due to limited construction area of depots.

Upgrades Edit

Most upgrades are Research Projects available at the Academy.

Type	Quality	Icon	Name	Effect	Description
			Ceramic heat reservoir	: -10%	Lasting power output even during periods of little sunlight.
			Solar furnace modernization	: +20%	Increased process heat factor.
			Parabolic trough technology	: -20% : +30%	Energy generation by convex mirror.
			Dish-Stirling system	: -30% : +40%	Produced Energy which can even be used mechanically.

There is also a Warehouse Itemthat increases the energy output of the Solar Tower Generator; it must be bought or found.

Type	Quality	Icon	Name	Effect	Description
			Highly sensitive solar collectors	: +15%	Also work under gray skies

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