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# Battery Bank

The Battery Bank is an alternative to [Batteries](https://barotraumagame.com/wiki/Battery).

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#### Function

The Battery Bank accepts a power input from a power source such as a [Generator](/mechtrauma/items/machines/diesel-generators.md) or [Nuclear Reactor](https://barotraumagame.com/wiki/Nuclear_Reactor) and stores it for release when needed later. By default, the gray variant has an output of 1000kw and can store 5000kw\*min. The black variant has an output of 1500kw and can store 1500kw\*min by default. Battery Banks do not work while submerged in water and will stop outputting power or charging while they are.

#### Technical Information

The item ID for the gray Battery bank is "battery\_bank". The item ID for the black variant is "battery\_bank\_wr".

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