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Sun Panels
The mod adds three-tiered solar panels and a pipe system for energy transport.
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Quick answer
Which Sun Panels release matches 26.1.2?
Best match for your filters sun_panels-2.0.0.jar
Game version 26.1.2
Loader NeoForge
Sun Panels sun_panels-2.0.0.jar targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Sun Panels required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Sun Panels sun_panels-2.0.0.jar need?
sun_panels-2.0.0.jar on 26.1.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Sun Panels without breaking your instance.
Built for Sun Panels sun_panels-2.0.0.jar on 26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use sun_panels-2.0.0.jar. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside sun_panels-2.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Sun Panels add?
Sun Panels
Simple solar power for packs that do not need a full tech mod. Place a panel under the sky, run a pipe to your machine, done. Works with anything that accepts Forge Energy (FE/RF).
Solar Panels
| Tier | Output in clear daylight | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 32 RF/t | 4,000 RF |
| Advanced | 128 RF/t | 16,000 RF |
| Elite | 512 RF/t | 64,000 RF |
- Glass is fine. Panels need sky light, not empty air, so you can cover them with glass or build them into a greenhouse roof.
- Follows the sun. Full output in clear daylight, a smooth ramp at dawn and dusk, less in rain and thunder, nothing at night.
- Pushes power on its own into every adjacent machine or pipe. Nothing can push energy back into a panel.
- Status screen. Right-click a panel to see stored energy, current output and whether it can see the sky.
Energy Pipes
| Tier | Network throughput |
|---|---|
| Basic | 100 RF/t |
| Advanced | 500 RF/t |
| Elite | 2,000 RF/t |
- Connected pipes form one network that carries power over any distance, split evenly between all connected machines.
- A network moves up to the rate of its slowest pipe, so upgrade the whole line for more throughput.
- Zero lag: pipes never tick and store nothing. The layout is cached and only rebuilt when a pipe is placed or broken.
Crafting
- Basic Solar Panel: 3 glass, 2 redstone, daylight detector, 3 iron ingots
- Advanced Solar Panel: 3 glass panes, 2 redstone blocks, Basic Solar Panel, 3 diamonds
- Elite Solar Panel: 3 glass, 2 redstone blocks, Advanced Solar Panel, 3 netherite ingots
- Basic Energy Pipe: 2 iron ingots + redstone in a row, makes 6
- Advanced Energy Pipe: 8 Basic Pipes around a gold ingot, makes 8
- Elite Energy Pipe: 8 Advanced Pipes around a diamond, makes 8
Recipes use common c: tags, so modded glass and ingots work too.
Versions
- Minecraft 1.21.1: Sun Panels 1.1.x, NeoForge 21.1+
- Minecraft 26.1.2: Sun Panels 2.0.x, NeoForge 26.1.2+
Install on both client and server. English and Russian translations.
Feedback
Found a bug or have an idea? Leave a comment or open an issue on GitHub. Thanks to everyone who reported problems with the first version!
Project description from CurseForge.
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Sun Panels by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Sun Panels versions and loaders
sun_panels-2.0.0.jar
26 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.2 release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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