Power planner

Subnautica 2 Power Calculator

Estimate whether a starter base has enough power margin for crafting, lights, processing, and vehicle support.

Editable planning model: This calculator uses relative units for comparing base loads, reserve margin, and source mixes.

Subnautica 2 base infrastructure and power planning.

Base load

Fabricator / crafting station 2 units each Scanner or processor station 3 units each Lights and small utilities 1 units each Vehicle dock or charging bay 6 units each Large room support 2 units each

Extra custom load units

Power sources

Solar panel 3 planning units each. Best in shallow light and near the surface. Hydroelectric turbine 4 planning units each. Use near reliable current routes. Thermal plant 5 planning units each. Later-route power source.

Reserve margin target 20% reserve

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Add your expected station load and power sources to estimate the reserve margin.

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