MCW

The wind strength, measured in MCW, is affected by 3 factors: Height, Weather, and a Random Factor.

• Height is a main factor of wind strength. Below y = 64, there is never enough wind, and the generator will not create EU at all. Wind is strongest at around y = 160. There is very little wind at y=255, hence no point attempting to run a wind turbine that high.

• Weather also give boosts. Rainy weather will yield a 25% boost. Stormy weather will yield a 50% boost.

• At every update, the base wind strength may increase by 1 with a 10% chance, or decrease by 1 with a 10% chance; otherwise, it remains unchanged. The base wind strength ranges from 1 to 30. If it is less than 10, the chance of a decrease is proportionally lower. Likewise, if it is greater than 20, the chance of an increase is proportionally lower. Also at every update, the wind direction may change +18 degree or -18 degree or not change. The three choices have same probabilities. There's no evidence that the wind direction will affect EU generation.

The final wind strength is directly proportional to the base wind strength and calculated by formula base wind strength * height modifier * weather bonus. In other words, at any altitude, there is a chance that the base wind speed will be too low for the rotor to operate.

The maximum wind speed is limited to 108 MCW, which means that the carbon rotor in Kinetic Wind Generator will continue to operate even at maximum wind speed.

The easiest way to check the current wind level in an area is by using a Windmeter.