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Volpedia/Games/Factorio/Power/Boiler
FACTORIO / POWER

Boiler

Burns fuel to heat water for steam-powered electricity generation.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
Original Volpedia editorial diagram, not an in-game machine screenshotOriginal Volpedia illustration
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Practical advice: Check both water input and solid fuel supply when power drops.
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How it works

Burns fuel to heat water for steam-powered electricity generation.

02

Practical advice

Check both water input and solid fuel supply when power drops.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Ignoring the upstream fuel line after expanding mining.

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Use offshore pumps, boilers and steam engines to convert fuel and water into electricity.

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Use coal to fuel boilers, early furnaces and burner mining drills, and as an ingredient of certain production recipes.

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Connect water pumping, boiler fuel and steam power to an electrical grid.

tipsProtect critical fuel

Separate and prioritize coal delivery for boilers until alternate power is reliable.

resourcesWater

Pump water from suitable shorelines into boilers, chemical plants and other fluid consumers.

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Stores electrical energy and helps bridge intermittent solar production.

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