Energy & Grid Engine · Update 1.2

Satisfactory Power Grid Calculator

Solve generator quantities, fuel consumption rates, water extractor requirements, and grid stability headroom to keep your factory online 100% of the time.

Power Demand & Grid Configuration

Calculate generator requirements, fuel flow rates, and grid headroom

100% (1x)150%200%250% (Max)
0% (Tight)15% (Recommended)30% (High Safety)
Generators Needed
12x
Coal Generator
Total Generation
900 MW
Demand: 750 MW
Grid Headroom
+150 MW
16.7% stability buffer
Fuel Consumption
180
Coal (/min)

Fuel & Resource Supply Requirements

Primary Fuel: Coal180 /min
Water Cooling Rate540 m³/min (4.5 Extractors)

Grid Stability Diagnostics

Headroom Buffer: A 16.7% reserve protects against high-spike machines like Particle Accelerators (250–1500 MW).
Overclock Scaling: Operating at 100% saves physical factory footprint and foundation space.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Coal Generators can one Water Extractor support?

One Water Extractor produces 120 m³/min of Water at 100%. Since each Coal Generator consumes 45 m³/min, the optimal ratio is 3 Water Extractors (360 m³/min) feeding exactly 8 Coal Generators (360 m³/min total) producing 600 MW.

What is the base power output of Fuel Generators in Update 1.0 & 1.2?

Fuel Generators produce 250 MW at 100% clock speed (rebalanced from Early Access 150 MW), consuming 20 m³/min of standard Fuel or 7.5 m³/min of Turbofuel.

How much water does a Nuclear Power Plant consume?

A standard Nuclear Power Plant producing 2,500 MW consumes 240 m³/min of water, requiring exactly 2 Water Extractors at 100% clock speed (or 1 Water Extractor overclocked to 200%).