Biomass Burner

Recipe

Biomass Burner

Machine: assembler · Craft time: 4s

Ingredients

• 5 × Xenoferrite Plates
• 5 × Electronic Components
• 5 × Technum Rods

Products

• 1 × Biomass Burner

Guide

The Biomass Burner serves as the first energy generator available to players, converting gathered biomass into electrical power for your early factory operations. Its role is critical at the start, powering essential machines before more advanced options become accessible.

A key limitation of the Biomass Burner is its manual fueling requirement. Players must regularly interact with each unit's control panel to keep them running, as there is no way to automate the refueling process.

As your factory expands, the Biomass Burner's low power output and lowest priority in the power system make it increasingly unreliable. When other energy sources are present, Biomass Burners are deprioritized, further reducing their effectiveness in larger setups.

While they are indispensable in the earliest stages, most players find Biomass Burners inconvenient for sustained use and quickly seek alternatives as soon as possible.

Tips

• Manually monitor and refuel Biomass Burners to prevent unexpected power outages that can halt your production lines.
• Plan your energy strategy to transition away from Biomass Burners toward higher-output, automated sources as your factory grows.
• Grouping Biomass Burners together can make refueling rounds more efficient, reducing downtime.
• Maintain a dedicated emergency stockpile of biomass to quickly restore power if your main supply runs out.
• Remember that Biomass Burners are deprioritized in the power system, so don't rely on them as backup once better generators are online.

FAQ

What is the exact power output compared to other early-game generators?

The Biomass Burner provides the lowest power output among early generators and is intended only for initial setups. For specific output numbers, refer to the in-game power statistics or the generator's control panel.