Powering Your Factory

Learn how to transition from manual crafting to automated coal power in Satisfactory. This guide covers Tier 3 and beyond, helping you become a true factory pioneer.

Alright, so you've been playing Satisfactory for a bit, maybe even finished the initial tutorial. You're probably tired of manually crafting everything and are ready to see what real automation looks like. This section is all about that sweet spot where you start using coal power – that's when you officially graduate from being a total newbie!

This guide is going to walk you through everything up to and including Tier 3. Once you've got coal power humming, you're no longer just a beginner pioneer; you're a full-blown factory architect. We'll cover how to get your first coal generators up and running, and from there, you'll be producing hundreds of items a minute, feeding into an ever-expanding factory.

How to Use This Guide

Think of this guide like a roadmap. You can jump to the section that's closest to where you are in the game right now, or if you're the type who likes to peek ahead and see what's coming, feel free to read on and get a heads-up on future challenges and advancements. The choice is yours!

Starting Out Right

When you first boot up Satisfactory, the game does a pretty good job of easing you in with its initial tutorial. It'll teach you the basics of finding those surface resource nodes, how mining works, and introduce you to fundamental factory components like conveyor belts, storage containers, and the all-important power systems. Seriously, I can't stress this enough: don't skip the tutorial by selecting 'skip to level 1'. Do the whole thing from the start. Trust me, it's worth it, even if the very beginning can feel a little slow. You'll be running around gathering resources by hand and picking up sticks and leaves to craft things, but it's all part of the learning process before you get to the good stuff.