Electricity in Rust is the most important thing that is needed for literally everything. For the defense of the base, for the construction of turrets, for many things. And the easiest way to extract it are solar panels, for which you do not need to spend a lot of time studying the necessary drawings. I propose to understand them in more detail, and understand how to use them.
The solar panel brings the least amount of electricity (from 0 to 20). Electricity production depends directly on the weather, and the direction of the battery to the sun. It is best to install it on the roof, as this way you will maximize the energy production.
To create it, you will need the necessary drawing, which can be obtained in two ways. The first is the simplest, but luck should smile on you a lot. You need to find the first prototype, and study her on the research table. Will spend this way only 75 scrap metal.
The second way is to pump in the research branch. You will have to lay out much more resources, but in addition, you will get the opportunity to study additional components. You will have to spend about 115 scrap metal. It can also be found in the form of loot from crates, or bought from traders for 75 scrap metal.
One of the most correct ways to connect it is through batteries. Thanks to them, if your panel breaks or fails, the batteries will be able to work for some time and will also maintain electricity at night.
It is also possible to connect directly. But this method contains great risks, because in case of what you can lose the entire electrical circuit.