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It's a science based game, there's a reason for some features. Don't be afraid to fail and start again. Life is hard, at least here we get a restart.
There is a day-cycle, for this reason the peak power has to be quite greater than the average consumption power
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If you orbit against a body that casts a shadow, you will not be able to constantly produce at peak efficiency. Just like on Earth, but even more extreme.