What is a solar power plant in SimCity?

The Solar Power Plant is apower plant building seen in the SimCity series. On cloudy days, the solar power plant will provide little to no power at all. On sunny days however, it is a clean and relatively cheap way to get power. The solar power plant is similar to the one on SimCity 2000, but isn't at the whim of the weather.

How many solar arrays are there in SimCity?

Each solar power plant can have a maximum of 16 total solar arrays. The solar power plant is the only ploppable power plant in Simcity that does not lower land value, so it can be placed anywhere in the city. If there are any high density buildings in the city, each Concentrated Solar Array will produce 30MW (7.5 MW less).

What power plants are available in SimCity 4?

In the vanilla version of SimCity 4, the following power plants are available: The fusion power plant, which is clean and generates a lot of power but is very expensive, and unlike nuclear, there isn't the risk of a meltdown. Cheap to build and squeaky clean, the wind power plant generates 200 Megawatt hours per month of electricity.

What is the most expensive power plant in SimCity 4?

The Solar Power Plant is the most expensive power solution in SimCity 4, only becoming cheaper than the Wind Power Plant after six in-game years at full funding. However, the Wind Power Plant is cleaner as it produces no pollution and does not need to be unlocked.

Does SimCity 2000 have a solar power plant?

The solar power plant issimilar to the one on SimCity 2000, but isn't at the whim of the weather. The oil power plant generates 7,000 megawatt hours per month of electricity.

How can I contribute to the SimCity Wiki?

You can contribute to the SimCity Wiki by editing this article. The SimCity series requires players to lay down power plants to power most things in town, with a few exceptions. Power plants have significant advantages and disadvantages, mainly concerning costs and pollution. Without a power plant, the city will not grow.