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title: Generators
icon: oritech:basic_generator_block
related_items: [oritech:basic_generator_block, oritech:bio_generator_block, oritech:lava_generator_block, oritech:fuel_generator_block, oritech:big_solar_panel_block]
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Generators are used to generate the energy (**RF**) required by all the other machines and tools in Oritech.

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<ModAsset location="oritech:basic_generator_block" width={256} />
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The Basic Generator burns fuel (just like a furnace) and generates **32 RF/t**.

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<ModAsset location="oritech:lava_generator_block" width={512} />
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The Lava Generator burns lava inserted with a [fluid pipe](../logistics/fluid_transport). It has 2 [addon slots](../processing/addons) and generates **64 RF/t**.

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<ModAsset location="oritech:bio_generator_block" width={512} />
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The Bio Generator burns biomass. It has 2 [addon slots](../processing/addons) and generates **64 RF/t**.

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<ModAsset location="oritech:big_solar_panel_block" width={512} />
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The Large Solar Panel can generate between **32 RF/t** and **224 RF/t**, depending on the [machine cores](../processing/multiblocks) used. The model follows the sun automatically. It only
works during the day.

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<ModAsset location="oritech:fuel_generator_block" width={512} />
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The Fuel Generator burns [crude oil](../resources/crude_oil) or turbofuel. It has 2 [addon slots](../processing/addons) and generates **256 RF/t**.

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For advanced energy generation, read [Steam Engine](../processing/steam_engine).