Satisfactory: Power Guide (Unlocks, Best Methods, & Locations)

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Setting up a power grid is an essential part of progressing in Satisfactory because many of the buildings require an energy source. Generators can be used to produce power, and Power Poles, Power Lines, Train Stations, and Railways can be used to transfer it. While setting up a power grid may seem relatively simple, failing to optimize efficiency or exceeding the production limit can cause issues like power trips.

Items that generate or transfer power are unlocked in different tiers and become available as milestones are completed. Milestones are the main story progression method, and completing them involves delivering resources to the HUB Terminal. Objects placed in the HUB Terminal can't be recovered. Tier Zero will be unlocked in Satisfactory automatically at the start of the game, and completing the associated milestones unlocks Tiers One and Two. From there, players need to work on constructing the Space Elevator to unlock additional tiers.

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Unlocking higher tiers will make it easier to set up an efficient and reliable power grid. The type of generator being used will determine what fuel source is needed, so players can decide which power producer is best for them. Ideally, players will use a generator that takes a fuel source they can farm for nearby. After getting the generators and power transferring equipment set up, Power Storage units and Power Switches should be added as well.

There are five different types of generators, but they're all unlocked at different tiers. The Geothermal Generator, and the fuel source that it requires, need to be unlocked via the Caterium Research chain in the Molecular Analysis Machine. Generators operate at different