Use the RimWorld power load calculator to check your colony's electricity. Enter your generators and consumers to see the total balance — built for the current 1.6 / Odyssey version.
Power Load Calculator
Power Load Calculator
Generators
Consumers
Total generation: — W
Total consumption: — W
Balance: —
Approximate RimWorld 1.6 power values (community consensus). Solar/wind fluctuate by weather; keep a buffer.
How to Avoid Brownouts
Keep generation above consumption by a comfortable margin. Solar and wind fluctuate, so a battery bank and a spare generator prevent sudden brownouts during weather or raids.
RimWorld Power FAQ
Why does my base lose power at night?
Solar panels stop at night. Add batteries or a wind/chemfuel backup to cover the gap.
What's the most power-hungry thing?
Smelters, sun lamps and coolers draw the most. Cut them on a priority schedule if power is tight.
Size your freezer with the Freezer Cooler Count tool.