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Do you put them near each other (and or near house) to minimize travelling or do you don't care about distance and maximize on resource density (maybe even putting harvesters in different regions/planets)?

I guess if you have found a rare resource you really need distance is not a problem.

Another question, I had trouble finding any really good spots for wind generators. I currently have them on a 37% spot. I have looked in many locations and I have never seen it go above 50%.

It kinda depends, but here's my thoughts:

1) I try to place them in the same general direction from town with the idea of maximizing density of the vein. As you get farther up the crafting tree, your resource demands will increase. The difference between a 48% and 78% vein is now making a difference to me. My crafting is rate limited by my resources right now. Guess I have to give consideration to a larger harvestor.

2) I also try to overlap my harvestors so that I can toggle between a primary source and a secondary source (e.g. Copper and gem; Steel and nuke). I give priority to the percentage of the primary resource but will tweek it to some extent to accommodate a secondary resource.

3) Consider your power source. I use wind and solar. If you can keep them in proximity to your power source it makes care and feeding a bit easier.

4) If you use wind or solar power, it's a good idea to overlap one of your harvestors with a nuclear source. The winds change and all of a sudden you are strapped for power. Always have a backup power source.