Wind Turbine
Converts kinetic energy harvested from the wind into electricity. Amount generated will vary depending on wind speed. Higher altitudes will yield stronger winds.
Electrical & stations
Electrical
All electrical- Generates
- Up to 150 rW (scales with how high you place it)
- Outputs
- Power Out
Power is measured in rW (Rust Watts). Wire ports in the order shown to drive or chain this component.
Measured output by height
Power calculator| Height (m) | Floor | Average (rW) | Range (rW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ground | 69 | 26 to 113 |
| 3 | Floor 1 | 74 | 30 to 118 |
| 6 | Floor 2 | 78 | 35 to 122 |
| 9 | Floor 3 | 83 | 39 to 127 |
| 12 | Floor 4 | 87 | 44 to 131 |
| 15 | Floor 5 | 92 | 48 to 136 |
| 18 | Floor 6 | 96 | 53 to 140 |
| 21 | Floor 7 | 101 | 57 to 145 |
| 24 | Floor 8 | 105 | 62 to 149 |
| 27 | Floor 9 | 109 | 66 to 150 |
| 30 | Floor 10 | 113 | 71 to 150 |
| 45 | - | 132 | 93 to 150 |
| 50 | - | 136 | 101 to 150 |
| 55 | - | 136 | 101 to 150 |
| 60 | - | 136 | 101 to 150 |
| 100 | - | 136 | 101 to 150 |
Long-run average first, then the range 9 in 10 readings fall in, tested in game over many map spots and days of wind.
Wearing it
Survival
Farming & fishing
Repair
Vehicles & mounts
Details
- Decay
- Decay starts 8 hours after it is last touched, then it takes 8 hours to reach 0 HP without a stocked Tool Cupboard.
- Grade timers
- Twig 1h, Wood 3h, Stone 5h, Sheet Metal 8h, Armored 12h
Methodology
The rated 150 rW is the top of the swing, not the average: size batteries for the average. Height above the ground under the turbine counts, not what it stands on, and nothing is gained above 50 m.
Nothing around the base blocks the wind. Turbines at 12 m: open, nothing near it 87 rW; sealed in a stone box (4 walls, floor, roof) 87 rW; sealed in an armoured box 88 rW; three other turbines 1.5 m away 89 rW; a large box and a large furnace touching it 90 rW; and the same spot, 0.5 m off the ground 75 rW. Walls and a roof around its base, other turbines and deployables made no difference. The turbine does stop while something solid blocks the open air 15 m above it or 15 m out on the side the wind comes from; that side turns a full circle every real hour.
Crafting
| Blueprint | What it takes | Scrap |
|---|---|---|
| 60 |
Recycling
| Recycler | Always | Chance of one more |
|---|---|---|
 Power Plant75% | ||
 Monument (powered)60% | ||
| Monument50% | ||
 Safe zone40% |
One item at full condition. Scrap is an average: the part after the point carries over to the next item.
Craft
| Workbench | Craft time | Blueprint |
|---|---|---|
 Level 2 | 25s | 60 scrap to research |
Ingredients and the blueprint steps are on the Craft tab.
Buy
1 shop| Shop | Price |
|---|---|
Bandit Camp: Building SuppliesBandit CampBase price1,000 right after a wipe250 to 1,000 with demand |
Looted from
| Container | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 1-2 | |
| 0.8% | 1-3 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.4% | 1 | |
| 0.3% | 1 | |
Deep Sea ScientistSame loot in: Oil Rig Scientist | 0.074% | 1 |
ScientistSame loot in: Bradley Scientist | 0.074% | 1 |
| Monument | Per full clear | Crates |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 19 Military Crate4 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate1 Locked Crate (Oil Rig)2 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate1 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 7 Military Crate2 Elite Crate | |
| under 0.1 | 8 Military Crate |
What opening every crate and barrel there once gives, on average.
Missions
1 mission| Mission | Chance | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 1-2 |
Methodology
Best places to find it. Worked out from loot tables tested in game. A crate that has not been tested yet is left out, so a monument can give more than shown.
Raid cost
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Skins
Apply with the Repair Bench or Spray Can. Prices are Steam Market USD.
Loading skinsWind Turbine: common questions
- Where do you find Wind Turbine?
- Craft it at workbench level 2. Buy it at Bandit Camp: Building Supplies (base price 500 Scrap). It drops from Locked Crate (1.3%), Elite Crate (0.8%) and Military Crate (0.4%), plus 6 more. The most from one full clear: Missile Silo (0.1), Large Oil Rig (under 0.1) and Power Plant (under 0.1). Mission box: Treasure box (1.6%).
- How much HP does Wind Turbine have?
- Wind Turbine has 250 HP.
- How many rockets, C4 or satchels destroy Wind Turbine?
- Wind Turbine takes 2 rockets, 1 C4 or 7 satchel charges.
- What does Wind Turbine cost to craft?
- Wind Turbine crafts for 500 Wood, 10 High Quality Metal, 3 Gears, 3 Sheet Metal.