# Photovoltaic - Stage 3 (technology) internal name `solar-mk03` · tier 8 (pY science pack 4, [tier 8](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/8.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03/ ## Cost 3300 units of (1 × [pY science pack 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-4.md), 2 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 6 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 10 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 20 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 30 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 60 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 10 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 450 s each. ## Requires (3) - [Silver - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/silver-mk02.md) - [Photovoltaic - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk02.md) - [Solar Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-power-mk03.md) ## Leads to (2) - [Experimental Anti-solar Technology.](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/anti-solar.md) - [Utility science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/utility-science-pack.md) ## Unlocks (7 recipes) ### Aluminium Silver Alloy (`agal-alloy-2`) - 10 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 50 × [Molten silver](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-silver.md), 50 × [Molten aluminium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-aluminium.md) - Results: 10 × [Aluminium Silver Alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/alag-alloy.md) - Made in: Smelter MK 01, Smelter MK 02, Smelter MK 03, Smelter MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md) ### Benzene Cyanoacrylic Acid (`bca`) - 15 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 150 × [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md), 50 × [Acetic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetic-acid.md), 10 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 1 × [Ethyl Cyanoacrylate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cyanoacrylate.md) - Results: 50 × [Benzene Cyanoacrylic Acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/bca.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md) ### Bithiophene (`bt`) - 15 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 1 × [Empty barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/barrel.md), 5 × [Cadaveric arum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cadaveric-arum.md), 1 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md) - Results: 1 × [Bithiophene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bt.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md) ### Dye Sensitized Nano Crystaline Cell (`dsnc-cell`) - 15 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 4 × [Transparent Anode](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/transparent-anode.md), 5 × [Photosensitive Dye](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/photosensitive-dye.md), 1 × [Conductive Sheet](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/conductive-sheet.md), 5 × [CZTS Plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/czts-plate.md), 5 × [EVA (Ethylene-vinyl acetate)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/eva.md), 1 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md) - Results: 1 × [Dye Sensitized Nano Crystaline Cell](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/dsnc-cell.md) - Made in: Electronics factory MK 01, Electronics factory MK 02, Electronics factory MK 03, Electronics factory MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md) ### Photosensitive Dye (`photosensitive-dye`) - 10 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Triphenylamine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/triphenylanime.md), 3 × [Bithiophene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bt.md), 30 × [Mova Pulp 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mova-pulp3.md), 1 × [Glassware](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flask.md), 100 × [Benzene Cyanoacrylic Acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/bca.md) - Results: 1 × [Photosensitive Dye](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/photosensitive-dye.md) - Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md) ### Solar panel MK 03 (`solar-panel-mk03`) - 15 s · tier 8 - Ingredients: 20 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 10 × [Dye Sensitized Nano Crystaline Cell](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/dsnc-cell.md), 21 × [Anti Reflective Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/anti-reflex-glass.md), 3 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 1 × [Tracker](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/axis-tracker.md), 10 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 25 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 3 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 5 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-03.md), 50 × [Biopolymer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biopolymer.md), 20 × [Carbon aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carbon-aerogel.md), 20 × [Carbon nanotubes](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carbon-nanotube.md) - Results: 1 × [Solar panel MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/solar-panel-mk03.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: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md) ### Triphenylamine (`triphenylanime`) - 5 s · tier 8 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Nickel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nickel-plate.md), 1 × [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md), 100 × [Aniline](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aniline.md) - Results: 1 × [Triphenylamine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/triphenylanime.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Photovoltaic - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk03.md)