Accumulator - Revision history

Mefisto1029: Undo revision 217145 by Medicek (talk)

2026-01-31T08:02:26Z

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Accumulator}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Accumulator}}
	The ~~battery~~ can store up to 5 mJ of energy ~~when there~~ is ~~excess energy~~.		The '''Accumulator''' stores a limited amount of energy when available production exceeds demand, and releases it in the opposite case. The accumulator can store up to 5 MJ of energy. Its maximum charge/discharge rate is 300 kW. If connected to a [[circuit network]], an accumulator will output its level of charge, rounded to the nearest integer from 0 to 100, to a specified signal.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Medicek at 12:33, 30 January 2026

2026-01-30T12:33:36Z

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Accumulator}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Accumulator}}
	The ~~'''Accumulator''' stores a limited amount of energy when available production exceeds demand, and releases it in the opposite case. The accumulator~~ can store up to 5 MJ of energy~~. Its maximum charge/discharge rate~~ is ~~300 kW. If connected to a [[circuit network]], an accumulator will output its level of charge, rounded to the nearest integer from 0 to 100, to a specified signal~~.		The battery can store up to 5 mJ of energy when there is excess energy.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Bilka: Split copper wire into separate page

2025-05-30T09:21:17Z

Split copper wire into separate page

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	[[File:Accumulator_Network_Isolation.png\|thumb\|left\|550px\|Example of accumulators sharing two separate networks. ''(Click to enlarge)'']]		[[File:Accumulator_Network_Isolation.png\|thumb\|left\|550px\|Example of accumulators sharing two separate networks. ''(Click to enlarge)'']]
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	The two power networks A and B are not directly connected to each other: They are connected only through the accumulators, which are shared by both networks. This is accomplished by setting up electric poles for each network connected to the accumulators, then ensuring the sets of poles are not connected to each other (which can be done ~~by crafting a~~ copper wire ~~then~~ dragging it between two connected poles to sever the connection, exactly as is done for disconnecting circuit wires). ~~(As of 2.0, rather than crafted copper wire, the Make Copper Wire create tool in the UI -- near the Red & Green circuit wires -- is used.)~~		The two power networks A and B are not directly connected to each other: They are connected only through the accumulators, which are shared by both networks. This is accomplished by setting up electric poles for each network connected to the accumulators, then ensuring the sets of poles are not connected to each other (which can be done with the [[copper wire]] tool from the [[shortcut bar]], by dragging it between two connected poles to sever the connection, exactly as is done for disconnecting circuit wires).

	In the above example:		In the above example:

Ecpgieicg: clarified accumulator signal

2025-05-15T21:04:32Z

clarified accumulator signal

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Accumulator}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Accumulator}}
	The '''Accumulator''' stores a limited amount of energy when available production exceeds demand, and releases it in the opposite case. The accumulator can store up to 5 MJ of energy. Its maximum charge/discharge rate is 300 kW. If connected to a [[circuit network]], an accumulator will output its level of charge, ~~as an~~ integer from 0 to 100, to a specified signal.		The '''Accumulator''' stores a limited amount of energy when available production exceeds demand, and releases it in the opposite case. The accumulator can store up to 5 MJ of energy. Its maximum charge/discharge rate is 300 kW. If connected to a [[circuit network]], an accumulator will output its level of charge, rounded to the nearest integer from 0 to 100, to a specified signal.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Queith1E: /* Notes */ if a base relies to any extent on solar it will have a power deficit at night without accumulators

2025-04-09T12:36:29Z

Notes: if a base relies to any extent on solar it will have a power deficit at night without accumulators

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	* Produces light when charging and discharging.		* Produces light when charging and discharging.
	* Can act as an emergency backup for the factory in case of blackout, until main power supply is restored.		* Can act as an emergency backup for the factory in case of blackout, until main power supply is restored.
	* Can be used to power the base at night if it relies ~~heavily~~ on [[solar panel]]s.		* Can be used to power the base at night if it relies on [[solar panel]]s.
	* Can act to satisfy surging demands of certain loads. If the power usage of one device exceeds production for a few seconds or so, the accumulator can provide power to the grid until said device shuts down or requires a lesser power requirement.		* Can act to satisfy surging demands of certain loads. If the power usage of one device exceeds production for a few seconds or so, the accumulator can provide power to the grid until said device shuts down or requires a lesser power requirement.

Chumfactor: Clarify pole disconnection change in 2.0

2024-12-07T16:36:04Z

Clarify pole disconnection change in 2.0

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	[[File:Accumulator_Network_Isolation.png\|thumb\|left\|550px\|Example of accumulators sharing two separate networks. ''(Click to enlarge)'']]		[[File:Accumulator_Network_Isolation.png\|thumb\|left\|550px\|Example of accumulators sharing two separate networks. ''(Click to enlarge)'']]
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	The two power networks A and B are not directly connected to each other: They are connected only through the accumulators, which are shared by both networks. This is accomplished by setting up electric poles for each network connected to the accumulators, then ensuring the sets of poles are not connected to each other (which can be done by crafting a copper wire then dragging it between two connected poles to sever the connection, exactly as is done for disconnecting circuit wires).		The two power networks A and B are not directly connected to each other: They are connected only through the accumulators, which are shared by both networks. This is accomplished by setting up electric poles for each network connected to the accumulators, then ensuring the sets of poles are not connected to each other (which can be done by crafting a copper wire then dragging it between two connected poles to sever the connection, exactly as is done for disconnecting circuit wires). (As of 2.0, rather than crafted copper wire, the Make Copper Wire create tool in the UI -- near the Red & Green circuit wires -- is used.)

	In the above example:		In the above example:

Bilka: wording

2022-11-30T10:22:25Z

wording

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	* 5MJ of stored energy takes approximately 17s to fully charge/discharge at the maximum rate of 300kW. Read [[Time#Seconds]] for further time related calculations.		* 5MJ of stored energy takes approximately 17s to fully charge/discharge at the maximum rate of 300kW. Read [[Time#Seconds]] for further time related calculations.
	* It takes 20 accumulators (100MJ) to maintain 1MW through the night, because the accumulators don't immediately start discharging at the beginning of dusk, see the graph in [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5594 this post.]		* It takes 20 accumulators (100MJ) to maintain 1MW through the night, because the accumulators don't immediately start discharging at the beginning of dusk, see the graph in [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5594 this post.]
	*on balanced solar power an every 21 accumulators have 25 solar panels supporting them (at 50kW per accumulator)		* For balanced solar power, every 21 accumulators need to have 25 solar panels supporting them (at 50kW per accumulator)
	* When discharged above maximum speed by multiple unconnected poles, energy will not be distributed equally (some loads may get 100% demand, others 0%)		* When discharged above maximum speed by multiple unconnected poles, energy will not be distributed equally (some loads may get 100% demand, others 0%)
	* May be used to provide a limited amount of power (multiples of maximum charge rate) to a section of the grid.		* May be used to provide a limited amount of power (multiples of maximum charge rate) to a section of the grid.

Jucomx: added natural ratio for ease of building

2022-11-28T23:19:31Z

added natural ratio for ease of building

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	* 5MJ of stored energy takes approximately 17s to fully charge/discharge at the maximum rate of 300kW. Read [[Time#Seconds]] for further time related calculations.		* 5MJ of stored energy takes approximately 17s to fully charge/discharge at the maximum rate of 300kW. Read [[Time#Seconds]] for further time related calculations.
	* It takes 20 accumulators (100MJ) to maintain 1MW through the night, because the accumulators don't immediately start discharging at the beginning of dusk, see the graph in [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5594 this post.]		* It takes 20 accumulators (100MJ) to maintain 1MW through the night, because the accumulators don't immediately start discharging at the beginning of dusk, see the graph in [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5594 this post.]
			*on balanced solar power an every 21 accumulators have 25 solar panels supporting them (at 50kW per accumulator)
	* When discharged above maximum speed by multiple unconnected poles, energy will not be distributed equally (some loads may get 100% demand, others 0%)		* When discharged above maximum speed by multiple unconnected poles, energy will not be distributed equally (some loads may get 100% demand, others 0%)
	* May be used to provide a limited amount of power (multiples of maximum charge rate) to a section of the grid.		* May be used to provide a limited amount of power (multiples of maximum charge rate) to a section of the grid.

Jon8RFC: /* Notes */ fix redirect

2019-11-07T12:43:07Z

Notes: fix redirect

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* 5MJ of stored energy takes approximately 17s to fully charge/discharge at the maximum rate of 300kW. Read [[~~game-second~~]] for further time related calculations.		* 5MJ of stored energy takes approximately 17s to fully charge/discharge at the maximum rate of 300kW. Read [[Time#Seconds]] for further time related calculations.
	* It takes 20 accumulators (100MJ) to maintain 1MW through the night, because the accumulators don't immediately start discharging at the beginning of dusk, see the graph in [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5594 this post.]		* It takes 20 accumulators (100MJ) to maintain 1MW through the night, because the accumulators don't immediately start discharging at the beginning of dusk, see the graph in [https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5594 this post.]
	* When discharged above maximum speed by multiple unconnected poles, energy will not be distributed equally (some loads may get 100% demand, others 0%)		* When discharged above maximum speed by multiple unconnected poles, energy will not be distributed equally (some loads may get 100% demand, others 0%)

Jon8RFC: /* History */ added circuit network link

2019-09-13T23:51:26Z

History: added circuit network link

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	{{history\|0.13.0\|		{{history\|0.13.0\|
	* Now connectible to the circuit network.}}		* Now connectible to the [[circuit network]].}}

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