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How to Beat The Power Grid Collapse
Oxygen Not Included

How to Beat The Power Grid Collapse

Learn how to effectively manage power in Oxygen Not Included. This guide covers avoiding coal dependency, utilizing the Rock Granulator, and setting up smart batteries with transformers to prevent power grid collapse.

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How to Beat The Power Grid Collapse

Learn how to effectively manage power in Oxygen Not Included. This guide covers avoiding coal dependency, utilizing the Rock Granulator, and setting up smart batteries with transformers to prevent power grid collapse.

Walkthrough:

  1. Use hamster wheels for early power needs.
  2. Research the Rock Granulator to refine raw metal into refined metal.
  3. Gather approximately 300 kg of refined metal (200 kg for a smart battery, 100 kg for automation wire). Iron is recommended over copper.
  4. Power the Rock Granulator with a hamster wheel.
  5. Set up a storage bin next to your coal generator and set it to

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