Cities: Skylines 2 – How to Connect Cables to Generators

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Cities: Skylines 2 / 14 Sep 2023

Starting with the Basics

Choosing and Placing Your Generator

First things first, you need to decide what kind of energy source you’re going for. Wind turbines, solar panels, or something else?? Once you’ve made your choice, place it near a road to ensure you can connect everything up easily.

Navigating the Electricity Menu

Head on over to the electricity menu (Thunder icon). Here, you’ll find the electric cables that are crucial for connecting your generator to the city’s power grid.

Making the Connections

Selecting the Right Cable

Once you’re in the electricity menu, select the ‘Electric Cable’ option. This is your tool for drawing a line from your generator to the city.

Drawing the Line

Click on the road where it connects to your generator, and start dragging your cable towards the generator. Aim to connect it right at the center. If done correctly you should see a yellow line -> indicating that everything is hooked up and ready to go.

Checking the Connection

Take a moment to double-check your work -> make sure there are no errors & that everything is connected properly; this will save you headaches in the long run…

Troubleshooting and Pro Tips

Handling Overlaps

If you run into issues with overlapping items, try starting from the generator instead and drag your cable to the road. It might give you a cleaner connection.

Keeping an Eye on Capacity

Remember, every cable & power line has a maximum capacity; keep an eye on this to prevent any bottlenecks and ensure a smooth distribution of electricity…

Advanced Power Management

Building a Strong Power Grid

As your city expands, you’ll need a robust power grid to support it. Mix different types of power plants and make use of transformer stations and cables to create a strong and resilient network.

Dealing with Electricity Bottlenecks

If part of your city is struggling to get enough power, you might need to add more connections or use transformer stations and power lines to reroute electricity and bypass the bottleneck.

Utilizing the Electricity Info View

Getting to Know the Info View

The Electricity Info View is like your command center for managing the city’s power grid. Here, you can get an overview of your city’s electricity consumption, production, and distribution.

Interpreting the Visuals

Pay attention to the visual cues in the info view, like the flow of electricity and the power consumption of different buildings. It’ll help you optimize your power grid and keep everything running smoothly.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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