Difference between revisions of "Power"

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Power is needed for a city to function.

• Houses without power will become abandoned.

• Commercial and Industrial buildings without power will remain closed.

Various power plants can be built to generate power.

• Power flows through roads to reach various zones and structures.

Power can also be brought from neighboring cities in a region

Power Plants

Wind Power Plant

Main article: Wind Power Plant

Wind power plants are cheap and clean but they generate very little power.

• They are perfect for early game or small towns.

Wind speed in an area determines the power output of the wind power plant.

• Wind power plant generates more power at higher wind speed, which is higher at higher altitudes.

Coal Power Plant

Main article: Coal Power Plant

Coal power plants can generate a decent amount of power at a reasonable price.

• They are perfect for Metals specialized cities.

Coal power plants generate a large amount of air pollution.

• They will lower the land value of surrounding areas.

Coal power plant needs to continuously burn coal in order to remain operational.

• Coal can be mined from the ground or purchased from your neighboring city or Global Market.

Oil Power Plant

Oil power plants generate more power and cost more to build and upkeep than coal power plants.

• They also produce less pollution than coal power plants.

Solar Power Plant

Nuclear Power Plant

Power Maps

Electric - indicates which buildings powered or unpowered.

Air pollution - indicates which areas of the city are most polluted and shows the buildings that generate the most pollution.

Radiation - indicates which areas of the city are most radiated and shows the buildings that generate the most radiation.