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Energy
- Set up a solar panel
- Maintain Your Battery Pack
- Install a Larger Battery
- Configure a Solar Charge Controller
- Accumulate 1,000 dWatt
- Accumulate 10,000 dWatt
- Collect a Stunning 100,000 dWatt
- Achieve an Astounding 1,000,000 dWatt
- Amass an Unbelievable 10,000,000 dWatt
- Store a Colossal 100,000,000 dWatt
- Build a Hand Crank Generator
- Charge a Device Off-Grid
- Test a Portable Solar Panel
- Install a Power Inverter
- Upgrade your solar enclosure with more capacity
- Build a Biogas Digester
- Accrue 1,000 dSolar
- Accrue 10,000 dSolar
- Accrue 100,000 dSolar
- Build a Solar Tracker
- Install a Wind Turbine
- Quest link: /quests/energy/solar
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:welcome/howtodoquests
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:materials→ "Alright, what's next?" - portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, Small solar enclosure ×1setup→ "Everything's all set up! What now?" - Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1charge→ "Charging started. Let's verify output before we celebrate." - dSolar ×100charge-troubleshoot→ "Wiring fixed and trickle production resumed; retry full charge." - dSolar ×50verify-charge→ "Verified: 200 dSolar harvested safely." - dSolar ×200
- Grants:
materials→ "Wow, no charge? You're too kind!" - portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, Small solar enclosure ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- dChat ×1, dUSD ×1000
- Processes used:
- setup-solar-enclosure-200Wh
- Requires: none
- Consumes: portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, Small solar enclosure ×1
- Creates: Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1
- solar-200Wh
- Requires: Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- setup-solar-enclosure-200Wh
- Quest link: /quests/energy/battery-maintenance
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:start→ "Let's give it some exercise." - portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1cycle→ "Cycle complete; compare post-cycle reading to baseline." - dSolar ×200verify-log→ "Log review passed: healthy charge profile confirmed." - dSolar ×200
- Grants:
start→ "Loan me a safe diagnostics + charging kit." - portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1, Solarpunk Award ×1
- Processes used:
- measure-battery-voltage
- Requires: 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: none
- charge-battery-pack-solar
- Requires: portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- measure-battery-voltage
- Quest link: /quests/energy/battery-upgrade
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:prep→ "Pack isolated, PPE on, and upgrade kit staged." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1install→ "Installation completed; let's verify charging behavior." - Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1troubleshoot→ "Polarity and torque rechecked; retry install." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1verify→ "Verified: storage upgrade is stable and producing." - Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1, dSolar ×200
- Grants:
prep→ "Loan me the upgraded battery pack." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1, Solarpunk Award ×1
- Processes used:
- setup-solar-enclosure-1kWh
- Requires: none
- Consumes: portable solar panel ×1, 1 kWh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, Small solar enclosure ×1
- Creates: Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1
- solar-1000Wh
- Requires: Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×1000, dSolar ×1000
- setup-solar-enclosure-1kWh
- Quest link: /quests/energy/charge-controller-setup
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:bench-test→ "Bench test passed; proceed to full wiring." - Solar charge controller ×1layout→ "Polarity checked; fuse still out." - Solar charge controller ×1, portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1rollback-safe→ "Rollback complete, wiring rechecked. Retry controlled power-up." - portable solar kit (wired) ×1wire→ "Controller powers up without sparks." - portable solar kit (wired) ×1configure→ "Settings saved and fuse seated." - charge controller profile set ×1profile-review→ "Profile values match. Continue to controlled charging." - charge controller profile set ×1charge→ "Controller reports stable charging. Verify before finish." - dSolar ×200verify→ "Verified: profile + charge output are both in spec." - charge controller profile set ×1, dSolar ×200monitor-recovery→ "Recovery complete. Re-run verification gate." - charge controller profile set ×1, dSolar ×200
- Grants:
layout→ "Borrow my kit" - Solar charge controller ×1, portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1, Solarpunk Award ×1
- Processes used:
- wire-portable-solar-kit
- Requires: none
- Consumes: portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1
- Creates: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- configure-charge-controller-profile
- Requires: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: charge controller profile set ×1
- harvest-200Wh-portable
- Requires: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- wire-portable-solar-kit
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dWatt-1e3
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/charge-controller-setup
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dWatt ×1000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- Solarpunk Award ×1
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dWatt-1e4
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dWatt-1e3
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dWatt ×10000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dWatt-1e5
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dWatt-1e4
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dWatt ×100000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×3
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dWatt-1e6
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dWatt-1e4
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dWatt ×1000000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×3
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dWatt-1e7
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dWatt-1e5
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dWatt ×10000000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×5
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dWatt-1e8
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dWatt-1e7
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "Goal reached!" - dWatt ×100000000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×25
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/hand-crank-generator
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dWatt-1e3
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:start→ "I'll prep the printer and parts list." - entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, white PLA filament ×60, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1print→ "Prints cooled and cleaned." - 3D printed crank handle ×1, 3D printed generator housing ×1prep→ "Bench is staged and parts checked." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 12 V DC motor ×1, 3D printed crank handle ×1, 3D printed generator housing ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, precision screwdriver set ×1, digital multimeter ×1safety-stop→ "Safety checks passed; return to staging." - 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, digital multimeter ×1assemble→ "Generator spins freely and leads are secure." - hand crank generator assembly ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1charge→ "Logged 50 Wh without hot wires." - dWatt ×50verify→ "Verified: 50 Wh output and stable wiring." - dWatt ×50, digital multimeter ×1recover→ "Recovery complete; retry charging." - hand crank generator assembly ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1
- Processes used:
- print-crank-handle
- Requires: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1
- Consumes: white PLA filament ×20
- Creates: 3D printed crank handle ×1
- print-generator-housing
- Requires: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1
- Consumes: white PLA filament ×40
- Creates: 3D printed generator housing ×1
- assemble-hand-crank-generator
- Requires: 3D printed generator housing ×1, 3D printed crank handle ×1, 12 V DC motor ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, precision screwdriver set ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: hand crank generator assembly ×1
- hand-crank-50Wh
- Requires: hand crank generator assembly ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×50
- print-crank-handle
- Quest link: /quests/energy/offgrid-charger
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/hand-crank-generator
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:start→ "Let's give it a try." - smartphone ×1kit→ "Everything is staged and dry." - portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, USB Cable ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1precheck→ "Run a direct-sun setup and monitor cable temperature every 5 minutes." - 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1precheck→ "Start in partial shade for a conservative ramp-up, then re-aim after a stability check." - 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1wire→ "Everything is tight, fused, and quiet." - portable solar kit (wired) ×1profile→ "Profile saved; run an audit before charging." - charge controller profile set ×1profile-audit→ "Audit passed. Begin energy harvest." - charge controller profile set ×1charge→ "200 Wh harvested and stable." - dSolar ×200phone→ "Phone charged and the cable stayed cool." - off-grid phone charge log ×1
- Grants:
kit→ "Take the solar kit" - portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, USB Cable ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- dWatt ×1
- Processes used:
- wire-portable-solar-kit
- Requires: none
- Consumes: portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1
- Creates: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- configure-charge-controller-profile
- Requires: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: charge controller profile set ×1
- harvest-200Wh-portable
- Requires: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- charge-smartphone-offgrid
- Requires: portable solar kit (wired) ×1, smartphone ×1, USB Cable ×1
- Consumes: dWatt ×10
- Creates: off-grid phone charge log ×1
- wire-portable-solar-kit
- Quest link: /quests/energy/portable-solar-panel
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/offgrid-charger
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:kit→ "Parts staged and safe." - portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1site-check→ "Track the sun for higher output and run frequent thermal checks." - 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1site-check→ "Use a conservative angle to prioritize cable cooling and stable voltage." - 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1wire→ "Cable ends are tight and fused." - portable solar kit (wired) ×1inspect-terminals→ "Inspection passed. Begin harvest." - portable solar kit (wired) ×1harvest→ "Harvested 200 Wh without any hot cables." - dSolar ×200verify→ "Verification complete. Pack down safely." - portable solar kit (wired) ×1, dSolar ×200
- Grants:
kit→ "Take the loaner kit" - portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1
- Processes used:
- wire-portable-solar-kit
- Requires: none
- Consumes: portable solar panel ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1
- Creates: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- harvest-200Wh-portable
- Requires: portable solar kit (wired) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- wire-portable-solar-kit
- Quest link: /quests/energy/power-inverter
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/battery-upgrade
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:start→ "I'm ready." - safety goggles ×1gather→ "Parts staged and vent fans are clear." - 300 W pure sine inverter ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1lockout→ "Lockout complete; return to staging." - digital multimeter ×1mount→ "Inverter mounted, fuse in, cables secure." - mounted 300 W inverter ×1verify-mount→ "Mount verification passed; proceed to load test." - mounted 300 W inverter ×1, digital multimeter ×1rollback→ "Rollback complete; re-run installation." - digital multimeter ×1test→ "AC holds steady and nothing smells toasty." - load-tested inverter ×1verify-output→ "Verification run passed with stable output." - load-tested inverter ×1, digital multimeter ×1recover→ "Recovery complete; re-run load test." - mounted 300 W inverter ×1, digital multimeter ×1
- QA note:
rollbackintentionally does not re-require the consumed 8 AWG cable kit so recovery cannot soft-lock aftermount-inverter-300wconsumption. - Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- dWatt ×1
- Processes used:
- mount-inverter-300w
- Requires: none
- Consumes: 300 W pure sine inverter ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1
- Creates: mounted 300 W inverter ×1
- load-test-inverter-300w
- Requires: mounted 300 W inverter ×1, digital multimeter ×1
- Consumes: dWatt ×150
- Creates: load-tested inverter ×1
- mount-inverter-300w
- Quest link: /quests/energy/solar-1kWh
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/portable-solar-panel
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:upgrades→ "Alright, it's fully assembled! I assume since I didn't upgrade the panel, it's still gonna charge at the same rate? So instead of an hour, this should take roughly 5 hours?" - Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- Solarpunk Award ×1
- Processes used:
- disassemble-enclosure-200Wh
- Requires: none
- Consumes: Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1
- Creates: portable solar panel ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, Small solar enclosure ×1
- setup-solar-enclosure-1kWh
- Requires: none
- Consumes: portable solar panel ×1, 1 kWh battery pack ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, Small solar enclosure ×1
- Creates: Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1
- solar-1000Wh
- Requires: Solar setup (1 kWh) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×1000, dSolar ×1000
- disassemble-enclosure-200Wh
- Quest link: /quests/energy/biogas-digester
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar-1kWh
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:safety-stop→ "Seal is stable again; resume fermentation." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1verify→ "Verified: output + safety log both pass." - dWatt ×50
- Grants:
assemble→ "I'll grab the battery pack." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×3
- Processes used:
- build-biogas-digester-small-scale
- Requires: 200 Wh battery pack ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: none
- ferment-biogas-digester-batch
- Requires: 200 Wh battery pack ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×80
- build-biogas-digester-small-scale
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dSolar-1kW
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar-1kWh
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dSolar ×1000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×3
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dSolar-10kW
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dSolar-1kW
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dSolar ×10000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×3
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/dSolar-100kW
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/dSolar-10kW
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:progress→ "I have enough!" - dSolar ×100000
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×6
- Processes used:
- None
- Quest link: /quests/energy/solar-tracker
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar-1kWh
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:prep→ "Tracker assembled, balanced, and safety stops installed." - Solar tracking unit (200 Wh) ×1track→ "Run complete; verify output and mechanical stability." - dSolar ×1001recover→ "Minor issue fixed; retry the tracking run." - Solar tracking unit (200 Wh) ×1verify→ "Verified: tracker is productive and safe." - Solar tracking unit (200 Wh) ×1, dSolar ×1001
- Grants:
prep→ "Take the 200 Wh kit and tracker parts." - Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1, Solar tracker control kit ×1, NEMA 17 stepper motor pair ×1, Aluminum extrusion tracker frame kit ×1- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×1
- Processes used:
- assemble-solar-tracking-unit-200Wh
- Requires: Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1, Solar tracker control kit ×1, NEMA 17 stepper motor pair ×1, Aluminum extrusion tracker frame kit ×1
- Consumes: Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1, Solar tracker control kit ×1, NEMA 17 stepper motor pair ×1, Aluminum extrusion tracker frame kit ×1
- Creates: Solar tracking unit (200 Wh) ×1
- solar-tracker-200Wh
- Requires: Solar tracking unit (200 Wh) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- solar-200Wh
- Requires: Solar setup (200 Wh) ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dSolar ×200
- assemble-solar-tracking-unit-200Wh
- Quest link: /quests/energy/wind-turbine
- Unlock prerequisite:
requiresQuests:energy/solar-1kWh
- Dialogue
requiresItemsgates:start→ "Site is clear and gear is staged." - 500 W wind turbine ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, tape measure ×1, wire stripper ×1, wire cutters ×1, digital multimeter ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1safety-stop→ "Safety conditions restored; restart install flow." - digital multimeter ×1setup→ "Tower is anchored and the brake test passed." - wired 500 W wind turbine ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1verify-brake→ "Verification passed; proceed to harvesting." - wired 500 W wind turbine ×1, digital multimeter ×1recover→ "Recovery complete; retry setup." - tape measure ×1, digital multimeter ×1harvest→ "Logged 200 Wh and cables stayed cool." - dWatt ×200verify-output→ "Verified: output stable and tower secure." - dWatt ×200, wired 500 W wind turbine ×1gust-recover→ "Recovery complete; retry wind harvest." - wired 500 W wind turbine ×1, digital multimeter ×1
- Grants:
- Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
- Quest-level
grantsItems: None
- Rewards:
- portable solar panel ×3
- Processes used:
- mount-wire-wind-turbine-500w
- Requires: 500 W wind turbine ×1, Solar charge controller ×1, 8 AWG fused cable kit ×1, tape measure ×1, wire stripper ×1, wire cutters ×1, digital multimeter ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: wired 500 W wind turbine ×1
- charge-battery-pack-wind
- Requires: wired 500 W wind turbine ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1
- Consumes: none
- Creates: dWatt ×200, dWind ×200
- mount-wire-wind-turbine-500w
- Cross-quest dependencies: follow quest unlocks in order; each quest above lists exact
requiresQuestsand inventory gates that must be present before completion paths appear. - Progression integrity checks: verify each process-backed step can be completed either by running the process or by satisfying the documented continuation gate items.
- Known pitfalls: repeated processes may generate stackable logs or outputs; validate minimum item counts on continuation options before skipping process steps.
Energy quests build practical progression through the energy skill tree. This page is a QA-oriented map of quest dependencies, process IO, and inventory gates.
