# Solar energy (technology)

internal name `solar-energy` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-energy/

## Cost

175 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Pyrite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/pyrite.md)

## Leads to (0)

- none

## Unlocks (1 recipes)

### Solar panel (`solar-panel`)

- 10 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 5 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 15 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 5 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 5 × [Pyrite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pyrite.md)
- Results: 1 × [Solar panel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/solar-panel.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Solar energy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-energy.md)