Efficiency Calculation

The definition of the energy balance is given in the resource overview.

The game calculates:

  • Energy produced by power plants;
  • Energy consumed by mines;
  • then the difference between the two.

If the planet produces enough Energy, it operates at 100% efficiency.

If it lacks Energy, mine production is slowed according to an efficiency coefficient:

efficiency = energy produced / energy consumed

with a minimum of 0.

The less of its Energy needs your planet meets, the less efficiently its mines operate.

Example

If your planet only produces half the Energy it needs, its mines operate at about 50% efficiency.

The Impulse Power Plant's intermittent operation and average efficiency are detailed in the power plant formulas.

Individual Settings

Each mine and power plant can be adjusted individually from 0% to 100%.

The setting scales proportionally:

  • building production;
  • its associated Energy consumption.

This allows a planet to be balanced more effectively, particularly when Energy is lacking.

Example

Setting an Iron Mine from 100% to 50% reduces both its production and its Energy consumption.