Guide to the Solar Power Plant!

Give your city a boost with a Solar Power Plant and raise your city’s energy cap by 5!

Benefits

• Increase your energy cap
• Cool new Power Plant
• Earn more energy through supplying your Solar Power Plant

Summary FAQ

• Q: What are the prerequisites for this feature?
  A: You have to be level 25+ to receive this feature. Note: This feature is gradually rolling out to more players.
  
• Q: What is the size of the Solar Power Plant?
  A: This is a 4x4 building.
  
• Q: Can I upgrade the Power Plant? If so, will it change appearance when I upgrade?
  A: Yes you can upgrade this building. It will change appearance when you upgrade!
  
• Q: Can I place the Solar Power Plant in my city or does this need to go Downtown?
  A: You can place in your City OR Downtown! But it does not provide any Downtown Value Allowance.
  
• Q: How many clicks does this take to build?
  A: This building requires 3 clicks to build.
  
• Q: Can I store my Solar Power Plant?
  A: No, you cannot store the Solar Power Plant
  
• Q: How often can I re-supply my Power Plant?
  A: You can supply every 24 hours. Note: Supply your Solar Power Plant to maximize your energy!
  
• Q: Can I purchase more Solar Power Plants in the Build Menu?
  A: Unfortunately you can not purchase more in the build menu. This item is only received through the associated quest.
  

Part 1: Building the Solar Power Plant

1. Once you have reached level 20 you will will see the following quest icon and receive the quest to build your Electric Company.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Clicking on the "Place" button will allow you to place then start building your Solar Power Plant.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Clicking on your unfinished Power Plant will bring up the list of materials you will need to finish it. You can get these by sending requests to your friends and posting requests to your feed, as well as by purchasing them with City Cash.
   
   
4. Once you have gathered all the parts, just click on "Finish Building" to finish building your Power Plant and start increasing your energy cap!
   

Part 2: Upgrading your Solar Power Plant

1. As soon as you have finished building your Solar Power Plant you will notice the familiar upgrade arrow: click on it to start the upgrade.
   
   
   
   
2. You will need a few parts to upgrade to level 2, 3 and4. You can get these by sending requests to your friends and posting requests to your feed, as well as by purchasing them with City Cash. Once you have gathered all the parts, just click on "Finish Building" to complete the upgrade.
   
   
   
   Note: Upgrading your Solar Power Plant will provide visual changes and increase your energy cap.