Cities Skylines 2: Fuel Logistics, Power Plant Upgrades
Fuel for power plants can be sourced either through local Specialized Industry zones or imported via Outside Connections, each presenting its own advantages and challenges. When you opt for local extraction, truck movement between the city and external connections is minimized. However, local production is notably pollutive and occupies significant space.
On the other hand, importing fuel ensures the city remains free from industrial pollution, but this increases traffic between the power plants and Outside Connections. Over time, purchasing fuel is pricier than local production.
Regardless of the choice, efficient road infrastructure is crucial to facilitate the movement between fuel sources, whether they’re local or external, and the power plants. Delays in truck deliveries can lead to fuel shortages at the power plants. Furthermore, the fuel expenses contribute to the overall maintenance costs of the power plants.
POWER PLANT UPGRADES
In our last development diary on City Services, we touched upon how building enhancements can either introduce new features or amplify existing ones in service buildings. These enhancements, while requiring investment, often lead to increased maintenance costs for the building.
A significant number of electricity service structures offer three categories of upgrades: operational, extensions, and sub-buildings. These augmentations influence factors like capacity, output, and the pollution levels emanating from the building. For instance, the Gas Power Plant can be modified with four distinct upgrades: Storage Extension, Advanced Furnace, Exhaust Filter, and Additional Turbine. The Storage Extension, a sub-building type, allows for greater fuel storage, decreasing delivery needs, with the potential to add multiple such extensions. Advanced Furnace, an operational enhancement, conserves fuel, whereas the Exhaust Filter curtails airborne pollution. The Additional Turbine, an extension, increases electricity generation but at the cost of more fuel and pollution.
Such varied upgrades grant more versatility in city planning. While some might occupy more space or raise operational costs, it’s your discretion to select which align with the current city demands. For instance, if a building is strategically placed away from residential zones and isn’t causing pollution concerns, mitigation upgrades might not be urgent. On the other hand, if pollution is adversely impacting residents, certain upgrades become beneficial. The building’s position and its connection to the electricity grid can guide its utilization. If consumption is currently low, capacity-enhancing upgrades might be redundant. Yet, surplus electricity can be marketed to Outside Connections. Encouraging higher electricity use among residents by offering reduced fees can increase household consumption, concurrently boosting resident satisfaction and company efficiency.
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