energy Tech Comparison
Solar Collectors vs Fusion Reactors
Comparing the Solar Collectors (Tier 1) and Fusion Reactors (Tier 2), both energy technologies in Starforge MMO. Use this to decide which to queue first when your research lab can only run one project at a time.
Research Comparison
| Attribute | Solar Collectors | Fusion Reactors |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T2 |
| Research time | 1▼ | 6 |
| metal cost | 800▼ | 8,000 |
| crystal cost | 400▼ | 4,000 |
| Effect | +15% energy output | +100% energy output |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Solar Collectors
Solar panels increase energy output by 15%.
Unlocks buildings: solar array
Fusion Reactors
Fusion reactors double energy output.
Unlocks buildings: fusion reactor
Requires: energy 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Solar Collectors is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the energy branch, opening the path toward Fusion Reactors.