Simple Solar Panel
by maksanidin
Simple Solar Panel lets players generate energy from daylight with a block that stores power in a set of capacity tiers, and it is built for Fabric.
What it does
The solar panel produces FE during the day, when the sky above it is open. Eight levels of panel are available, each with a different output rate and storage size, from 2 FE per tick at the lowest level up to 256 FE per tick at the highest. Storage runs from 32,768 FE to 163,840 FE, so a player can pick a panel that fits a small base or a large power grid.
The mod is a client and server mod, so the server and every player need it. Builds exist for Fabric only, for two game versions, 1.20.1 and 1.20.4, with 1.0.0 for 1.20.4 as the latest file. The code is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Among the other Fabric energy mods in the catalog, Solar Panels is open source under the MIT License and covers 1.19.2 – 1.20.1, while AdvancedReborn Fixed targets only 1.20.1 and is not open source. Simple Solar Panel covers both 1.20.1 and 1.20.4.
Key features
Eight panel levels
Panels come in eight levels, each adding output per tick and more storage, so the base can start small and expand.
Daylight generation
Energy is produced only while the sky above the block is open and the day is bright, so placement matters.
Output rates
Output rises from 2 FE per tick at the first level to 256 FE per tick at the top level, scaling the supply to match the load.
Storage capacity
Internal buffers range from 32,768 FE to 163,840 FE, letting panels hold charge for use after dark.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Small solar base
A player with few resources can place early-level panels and feed a few machines during daylight hours.
Grid expansion
Server owners building a shared power network can place higher-level panels to meet larger demand.
Who it’s for: Players who want a simple, daylight-based power source in a Fabric game, and server owners who need a power block that clients and the server both run.
How it compares
Solar Panels is open source under the MIT License and covers 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 on Fabric, while Simple Solar Panel is released under the MIT License without being open source. AdvancedReborn Fixed targets only 1.20.1 on Fabric and is not open source, so Simple Solar Panel covers a wider set of game versions.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Solar Panel | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2026-07-10 |
| Solar Panels | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-11-06 |
| AdvancedReborn Fixed | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
Does Simple Solar Panel need Fabric API?
Does the server need Simple Solar Panel?
Which game versions are supported?
In the catalog
Simple Solar Panel is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
Fabric mod for Minecraft, which adds 8 levels of solar panels that generate FE energy during the day when the sky is present.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-solar-panel
- Owner
- maksanidin
- Published
- 2026-07-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15