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Geothermal Power
Geothermal Generators turn discovered geysers into local grid power. Their availability depends on progression, and output can…
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Geothermal Power
Geysers become findable through the Resource Scanner after the appropriate research unlocks. Scan for a geyser and inspect the site’s access and grid connection options.
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31 Geysers locations
● Impure: amber● Normal: cyan● Pure: lime◆ Well outlet■ Well core
Before you go
- Caterium research progression that unlocks geyser scanning and geothermal equipment.
- A discovered geyser.
- Geothermal Generator and power connection to the intended grid.
Farming steps
- Progress through the relevant Caterium research and check that geothermal equipment and geyser scanning are available.
- Hold V, select Geyser if present, and follow the compass to a location.
- Inspect the geyser and clear access for the generator and power line.
- Place the Geothermal Generator directly on the geyser node.
- Connect it to the grid that will use its output.
- Review the grid’s production and consumption at a power pole as the generator operates.
- Keep other power sources or storage available if the grid cannot tolerate the geyser’s fluctuating output.
- Use a geyser to support a nearby outpost when the grid connection is practical.
- Watch the grid rather than assuming geothermal output is a fixed amount at all times.
Repeat, collect and use
Finding and installing a generator at a specific geyser is a one-time site setup. Its power contribution continues while connected, but the output fluctuates; monitor the grid and maintain other sources as needed.
Common mistakes
- Searching before the relevant research unlocks can leave the target unavailable; verify the scan option first.
- Treating the generator as a constant-output replacement can destabilize a grid; keep suitable backup capacity.
- Placing it without a usable grid connection leaves its power isolated; connect it to the intended network.
When to stop or switch
Stop adding geothermal sites when the grid can absorb their variable output and remains supplied through lower-output periods. Add another source only if monitoring shows a real power gap.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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