Molly Ayala
To access the electric network info screen in Factorio, you can click on any power pole, which will bring up a detailed GUI about that pole's electric network. This screen will show you the current satisfaction of power demands in the network, with the two most important displays being the consumption and production bars. The consumption bar indicates the percentage of total power requested by your machines that is being satisfied, while the production bar shows what percentage of your power production network is being utilized. If the consumption bar is not full, you may experience a brownout, where machines slow down or stop working due to insufficient electricity.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to access the electric network screen | Click on any power pole or use the "P" hotkey |
| Purpose of the screen | To see how much power each thing is taking and how much power your engines are currently producing |
| Information displayed | Consumption and production bars |
| Consumption bar | Indicates the percentage of total power requested by the factory's machines that is being satisfied by the power production network |
| Production bar | Indicates what percentage of the power production network is being utilized |
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What You'll Learn
- Click on a power pole to access the electric network info screen
- The production bar indicates the percentage of power production being utilised
- The consumption bar indicates the percentage of power requested by machines
- Hovering the cursor over a pole shows power demand satisfaction
- Clicking on a pole provides a detailed GUI about that pole's network
Click on a power pole to access the electric network info screen
To access the Electric Network Info GUI in Factorio, click on any nearby power pole. This will bring up a detailed GUI with information about that specific electric network. Each power pole can only belong to one network, so clicking on a pole will specify which electric network you are inspecting.
The Electric Network Info GUI provides various information about the electric network, including the current satisfaction of power demands, current energy produced by the network, and the accumulator charge. The satisfaction bar indicates whether the machines connected to the network are consuming more or less power than is produced. If the bar is full, it means that power demands are being met. If it is not full, it will change colour to yellow (>50%) or red (<50%), indicating that demand exceeds production. The production bar shows the current energy produced by the network. If this bar is full, it means that all available energy is being used by the machines. Finally, the accumulator charge indicates how much energy is stored in the accumulators connected to the network.
You can also hover your cursor over a power pole to get a quick view of the current satisfaction of power demands in that pole's network. This is a convenient way to monitor the power situation without having to access the detailed Electric Network Info GUI.
While there is no hotkey to directly access the Electric Network Info GUI, you can use the 'L' key to view a dropdown list of all the electric networks. However, this can be confusing as it only displays the number of cells without indicating which network it is or its location.
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The production bar indicates the percentage of power production being utilised
The production bar in the Electric Network Info panel indicates the current energy produced by the network. This bar should never be full. If it is full, it means that the machines connected to the network are consuming all the energy being produced. The less full this bar is, the more surplus energy is available. In other words, if the production bar is half full, it means that you only need half of your electricity production to satisfy 100% of the demand.
The production bar is one of the two main bars in the Electric Network Info panel, the other being the consumption bar. The consumption bar indicates the current amount of energy consumed by the network. This bar should ideally be full. If it is not full, it means that the machines connected to the network are consuming more power than is produced.
The consumption and production bars work in tandem to give you an overview of your network's energy situation. If the consumption bar is full and the production bar isn't, it means your producers aren't running at 100% capacity, which is a good thing as it means they can produce more in the future. On the other hand, if your production bar is full and the consumption bar is not, it means you are trying to consume more power than you are producing, and you cannot fully power all your machines.
In addition to the colour changes in the consumption bar, the production bar can also turn yellow or red. This indicates that your network is producing more energy than is being consumed, with yellow indicating >100% production and red indicating >>100% production.
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The consumption bar indicates the percentage of power requested by machines
The consumption bar in the Electric Network Info panel indicates the percentage of power requested by machines. This bar represents the current amount of energy consumed by the network. If the bar is full, it means that the machines connected to the network are consuming all the power produced. If the bar is not full, it means that the machines are consuming less power than is being produced. The colour of the bar will change to yellow if the consumption is greater than 50% of production, and red if it is greater than the production.
The consumption bar can be viewed by clicking on any power pole, which will bring up a detailed GUI about that pole's electric network. This will show how much power is being used by each machine and how much power is being produced by the generators. The consumption bar is one of two green bars in the Electric Network Info panel, with the other being the production bar. These bars are eye-catching and can be misleading to new players, as they use different scales. The consumption bar represents the current consumption divided by the consumption capacity, while the production bar represents the current production divided by the production capacity.
The consumption bar is an important tool for understanding the energy dynamics of your factory in Factorio. It can help you identify if your machines are consuming more or less power than is being produced, and adjust your power generation or machine usage accordingly. By viewing the consumption bar, you can ensure that your factory is running efficiently and that your machines have sufficient power to operate effectively.
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Hovering the cursor over a pole shows power demand satisfaction
Hovering the cursor over a pole in Factorio is a great way to quickly check the current satisfaction of power demands in that pole's network. This is done by hovering the cursor over any electric pole in the network. A blue overlay will indicate which buildings are connected to that pole.
The electric network info GUI can then be accessed by left-clicking on the pole. This will provide a detailed view of the specific pole's electric network, including the current satisfaction of power demands. This is indicated by a bar, which should be full if demand is being met. If the bar is not full, it means that the machines connected to the network are consuming more power than is being produced, and the bar will change colour to yellow (>50%) or red (<50%).
It is important to note that this electric network info is not measured globally, but by network. Each power pole can only belong to one network, so clicking on a different pole will provide information about a different network. This feature is useful for quickly identifying areas of the factory that may require additional power generation or optimisation.
In addition to the electric network info GUI, players can also access a more detailed view by shift-clicking on a pole. This will remove all its connections to other poles, allowing for a more focused view of that specific pole's network.
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Clicking on a pole provides a detailed GUI about that pole's network
Clicking on a pole in Factorio's electric network screen provides a detailed view of that pole's network. This includes information such as the current satisfaction of power demands, with a bar indicating the current amount of energy consumed by the network. If this bar is not full, it means that the machines connected to the network are consuming more power than is being produced, and it will change colour to yellow (>50%) or red (<50%). The detailed GUI will also show the current energy produced by the network. If this bar is full, it means that all available energy is being consumed by the machines.
The electric network is created by placing electrical generators, such as steam engines or solar panels, and electrical consumers, and then connecting them using distributors like small electric poles. These electric poles have different coverage areas, indicated by a blue overlay around the pole. If two poles are placed close enough, they will connect automatically. A building is connected if one tile is within the covered area.
The electric network info GUI can be accessed by left-clicking any electric pole, and it will display information specific to the network that pole is connected to. This is different from the production-info, which is measured globally, and can be accessed by pressing 'P'.
Additionally, hovering the cursor over a pole will show the current satisfaction of power demands in that pole's network. To remove all connections from a power pole, use shift-click, and to connect unconnected poles, use the copper wire tool by dragging from pole to pole with the left click.
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Frequently asked questions
To access the electric network screen, click on any power pole.
The electric network screen provides information on electricity consumption and production. It shows how much power your engines are currently producing and how much each thing is taking.
The production bar indicates the percentage of your power production network that is being utilized. The consumption bar indicates the percentage of total power requested by your factory's machines that is being satisfied by your power production network.
If the consumption bar is not full, you will experience a brownout, where machines slow down or stop working due to insufficient electricity. To address this, you can expand your power generation capacity or reduce the power demand of your machines.
There is no dedicated hotkey to access the electric network screen. However, in the past, the "P" key was used, but it is now assigned to production stats.
