# Coal Generator

The Coal Generator is a type of [[energy_and_electricity#energy_generation | Energy Generator]].

## Obtaining

Coal Generators can be crafted in an [[Enhanced Crafting Table]].

## Usage

A Coal generator must be placed in range of an [[Energy Regulator]], [[energy_connectors | Energy Connector]] or an [[energy_capacitors | Energy Capacitor]] (in a straight line, not diagonals) and provided with the appropriate fuel.

## Module support

The Coal Generator supports all four [[machine_modules|Machine Modules]]. Efficiency is usually the first upgrade to test on fuel generators, while Capacity helps smooth short bursts of demand.

## Tiers

| Tier | Buffer | Generation |
| Coal Generator (I) | 64J | 24W |
| Coal Generator (II) | 256J | 48W |
| Coal Generator (III) | 256J | 128W |
| Coal Generator (IV) | 512J | 224W |