Rust Electricity

A source makes power (rW), a battery stores it, logic routes it and consumers spend it. Keep total draw under what your sources and batteries supply.

Rust power sources

SourceMax output rW
Large Solar Panelpeak, in direct sunlight20
Small Generatorsteady while it burns low grade fuel (4.2 per minute)40
Water Wheelfrom flowing water (ocean averages 6 rW, 23 at most), or up to 60 rW pedaled by hand30
Wind Turbinescales with how high you place it150

The most each source makes.

Battery output and runtime

BatteryOutput rWRuntime min
Large Rechargeable Battery100240
Medium Rechargeable Battery50180
Small Rechargeable Battery1527

Power draw per device

Draw rWDevices
25SAM SiteTesla Coil
10Auto TurretBoom BoxJukeboxSearch Light
8Hopper
7Large Animated Neon Sign
6Large Neon Sign
5Biofuel GeneratorBulb String LightsDeluxe Christmas LightsElevatorFairy LightsFridgeMedium Animated Neon SignModular Car LiftPowered Water PurifierSpot LightTripod Spot LightVending MachineWater Pump
4ChandelierMedium Neon Sign
3CCTV CameraElectric HeaterPTZ CCTV Camera
2Ceiling LightIgniterMini FridgeSmall Neon Sign
1Audio AlarmCable TunnelConnected SpeakerDigital ClockDisco BallDisco FloorDoor ControllerElectric Table LampFlasher LightFluorescent LightHBHF SensorIndustrial ConveyorIndustrial CrafterIndustrial Wall LightLaser DetectorLaser LightReactive TargetRF BroadcasterRF ReceiverSeismic SensorSimple LightSiren LightSmart AlarmSound LightStorage AdaptorStorage MonitorTelephoneTwitch Rivals Neon SignWall Cabinet

60 devices, the highest draw first.

Logic and routing

30 parts that pass power through.

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Rust electricity: common questions

What is the best power source in Rust?
The Wind Turbine peaks highest, at up to 150 rW; its average depends on height. Others: Small Generator 40 rW, Water Wheel 30 rW, Large Solar Panel 20 rW.
How long does a battery last in Rust?
Large Rechargeable Battery 100 rW for 240 min, Medium Rechargeable Battery 50 rW for 180 min, Small Rechargeable Battery 15 rW for 27 min.
What uses the most power in Rust?
SAM Site and Tesla Coil, at 25 rW each. 29 of the 60 devices draw just 1 rW.