Bioreactor (Subnautica)

The Bioreactor is constructed with the Habitat Builder and composts organic matter into Energy. It can break down any organic matter into reliable energy for Seabases. The Bioreactor produces 1 energy every 12 seconds. It can only be placed inside a Multipurpose Room. It does not affect power in creative mode.

Bioreactors work well in biomes where organic matter is plentiful, such as Kelp Forests or Mushroom Forests, where Solar Panels may be less efficient. It is also easy to supply a Bioreactor with fuel if one keeps a Growbed or Alien Containment full of fish nearby. It is also useful for disposing of any excess or spoiled flora and fauna that the player has no more need of. Egg-hatched fish in particular provide the most energy.

Power Requirements
Different organics produce different amounts of energy:

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On planets where organic matter is plentiful but sunlight is not, a reliable bioreactor will frequently prove the most efficient power solution.


 * May be installed in any multipurpose habitat room
 * Chemically composts organic materials, converting them into energy over time
 * Accepts all plant matter, from seeds and spores to moldy fruits and vegetables
 * Can also process animal matter (fat, muscle, eggs etc) and some organic waste products
 * Energy production is proportionate to the calories in the organic matter