Generators

Generators are buildings that convert heat into power when placed next to a Power Station or a Heat Pipe.

Generators
Generators are first unlocked as soon as Solar Cells are researched. They can be upgraded to convert 25% more heat each level, rounded to 3 significant figures.

Additionally, there are two other generators that can be unlocked, that each convert bigger amounts of Heat than the others. Generator 2 can be researched after researching Gas Burners, and converts 2x more heat than the Generator. Generator 3 can be researched after researching Fusion Cells, and converts 6.4x more heat than the Generator.

Heat Capacity
If a Power Station produces more heat than the generator can convert, the generator will begin to store the excess heat. If the heat capacity is exceeded, the generators will explode, effectively destroying the building. Heat Capacity can be upgraded to increase the max storage by 100% each level.

Power Stations will also explode if there are no longer any adjacent generators.

Trivia

 * Power Stations like Gas Burners may require more than 4 generators (when not upgraded) to sufficiently absorb all the heat.
 * Heat Pipes can be placed next to a power station to better distribute heat between generators.
 * Generators can also store Water, which gives generators extra conversion power. (See Water for more details on how it functions.)
 * Water can be used with Water Pumps, which can be researched after Thermonuclear Cells.

Tip

 * If your generators or power stations are exploding. Increase the number of generators or upgrade their efficiencies.
 * For more complex setups involving Heat Pipes, generators may need a higher capacity.