Energy
Electrolyser
Produces hydrogen from electricity – for steel, chemicals and fusion.
As of version 0.2.0 What’s new?
- Cost
- $1.3bn
- Build time
- 360 days
- Workforce
- 300
- Maximum level
- 20
- Construction goods
- ElectronicsElectronicsHigh TechnologyBase price$400kProduced in (buildings)1Used by (buildings)16Input for modern industry, services, power plants and armaments. 20, MachineryMachineryHigh TechnologyBase price$350kProduced in (buildings)1Used by (buildings)16Capital good for industry, mining and construction. 80, SteelSteelProcessed MaterialsBase price$80kProduced in (buildings)1Used by (buildings)6The most important base material for machinery, vehicles, construction, ships and armaments. 60
Requirements
- Technology
- Green HydrogenGreen HydrogenEnergy · 2028Cost8,000 pointsPrerequisites3Speculative✓Allows electrolysers and ammonia from hydrogen instead of natural gas.
Production methods per level and day
| Production methods | Inputs | Outputs | Workforce | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEM Electrolysis | ElectricityElectricityEnergyBase price$40kProduced in (buildings)6Used by (buildings)33Electricity is needed almost everywhere and is not traded over long distances – power plants at home matter. 50, MachineryMachineryHigh TechnologyBase price$350kProduced in (buildings)1Used by (buildings)16Capital good for industry, mining and construction. 0.1 | HydrogenHydrogenEnergyBase price$110kProduced in (buildings)1Used by (buildings)3Energy carrier for green steel, chemicals and fusion. 25 | 300 | – |