FACTORIO / POWER
Power
Steam, solar, accumulators, nuclear and power priorities.
12 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
ENCYCLOPEDIA / POWER
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BASE / CORE · PowerSteam power
Use offshore pumps, boilers and steam engines to convert fuel and water into electricity.
BASE / CORE · PowerOffshore pump
Provides water from a suitable shoreline for boilers and other fluid processes.
BASE / CORE · PowerBoiler
Burns fuel to heat water for steam-powered electricity generation.
BASE / CORE · PowerSteam engine
Converts steam into electricity when connected to a valid electrical network with demand.
BASE / CORE · PowerSolar panel
Generates electricity during suitable daylight and needs backup at night.
BASE / CORE · PowerAccumulator
Stores electrical energy and helps bridge intermittent solar production.
BASE / CORE · PowerSubstation
Offers larger-area electrical pole coverage useful for large machine blocks.
BASE / CORE · PowerPower switch
Connects or disconnects segments of a power network and can be circuit controlled.
BASE / CORE · PowerNuclear reactor
Produces heat from nuclear fuel for heat exchangers and turbines.
BASE / CORE · PowerHeat exchanger
Transfers reactor or other heat-source energy to steam for turbines.
BASE / CORE · PowerSteam turbine
Uses high-temperature steam generated in advanced heat setups to supply electricity.
SPACE AGE DLC · PowerFusion power
Space Age: late-game energy technology associated with Aquilo and advanced resources.
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