Generator Galore

Overview

Generator Galore is a focused energy mod that does one thing and does it well: it provides a clean progression of Forge Energy (FE) generators that scale from early game to endgame. The mod adds eight generator tiers, each with increasing power output, buffer capacity, and transfer rates. Six of these burn standard solid fuels (anything you'd put in a Furnace), one runs on Lava, and the top-tier generator consumes Nether Stars for massive power output.

Every generator in the mod automatically pushes power to adjacent blocks that accept Forge Energy, so you can simply place a generator next to your machines or energy storage and it will start feeding them power immediately. You can browse all the mod's items and recipes using the tabs at the top of this page.

One of the mod's best features is its upgrade system. Rather than breaking and replacing generators as you progress, you can craft Upgrade Items that convert a placed generator into the next tier with a single right-click, preserving its stored energy and inventory.

Solid Fuel Generators

Six of the eight generators burn standard solid fuels. These accept anything with a burn time in Minecraft's fuel registry: Coal, Charcoal, Wood, Planks, Sticks, Blaze Rods, Lava Buckets (as a fuel item, not fluid), and so on. All six have a consumption rate of 1x, meaning they burn fuel at the normal rate. The only difference between tiers is the power output, transfer rate, and buffer capacity.

Copper Generator

The starting tier, producing 8 FE/t with a 5,000 FE buffer and 32 FE/t transfer rate. This is the only generator you craft from scratch without needing a previous tier. It's enough to power basic machines early on, but you'll quickly want to upgrade as your energy demands grow. A single piece of Coal generates 1,600 FE in this generator (200 ticks of burn time at 8 FE/t).

Iron Generator

The second tier doubles the output to 16 FE/t with a 10,000 FE buffer and 64 FE/t transfer rate. Crafted using an existing Copper Generator surrounded by Iron Ingots and a Redstone Block. This is a solid early-game workhorse that handles most single-machine setups comfortably.

Gold Generator

Doubling again to 32 FE/t with a 30,000 FE buffer and 128 FE/t transfer rate. The Gold Generator is where you start having enough power for multiple machines running simultaneously. Requires an Iron Generator and Gold Ingots to craft.

Diamond Generator

Producing 64 FE/t with a 100,000 FE buffer and 256 FE/t transfer rate, the Diamond Generator is the mid-game sweet spot. It provides enough power for small automation setups and can keep up with most individual machines. Requires a Gold Generator and Diamonds to craft.

Obsidian Generator

A significant jump to 128 FE/t with a 500,000 FE buffer and 512 FE/t transfer rate. The Obsidian Generator is the first tier that feels genuinely powerful, capable of running multiple machines or charging energy storage blocks at a reasonable speed. Crafted from a Diamond Generator surrounded by Obsidian.

Netherite Generator

The top-tier standard fuel generator at 256 FE/t with a massive 1,000,000 FE buffer and 1,024 FE/t transfer rate. Unlike other tiers, the Netherite Generator is crafted at a Smithing Table (upgrading a Diamond Generator with a Netherite Ingot), following the vanilla Netherite upgrade pattern. This generator is a powerhouse for late-game bases.

Specialty Generators

Magmatic Generator

The Magmatic Generator takes a different approach by consuming Lava as a fluid rather than solid fuel items. It produces 40 FE/t with a 500,000 FE buffer and 512 FE/t transfer rate. Its internal tank holds 10,000 mB of fluid, and it consumes Lava at a rate of 0.4 mB per tick (2 mB per default 5-tick cycle). This makes it incredibly fuel-efficient, especially when paired with infinite Lava sources from other mods. You can pipe Lava directly into it using any fluid transport system.

To craft the Magmatic Generator, you need an Obsidian Generator as the center ingredient, surrounded by Gold Ingots with a Lava Bucket in the bottom-center slot. Alternatively, you can use an Obsidian to Magmatic Upgrade Item on a placed Obsidian Generator.

Netherstar Generator

The ultimate generator in the mod, producing a staggering 4,092 FE/t with a 9,800,000 FE buffer and 16,384 FE/t transfer rate. The catch is that it exclusively burns Nether Stars, and it has a consumption rate of 2,400x, meaning it chews through them very quickly. This generator is designed for endgame players who have access to Wither farming or automated Nether Star production. Each Nether Star provides a burst of enormous power, making this the go-to choice for powering the most demanding setups.

Crafting the Netherstar Generator requires a Netherite Generator surrounded by Wither Skeleton Skulls, with a Nether Star in the bottom-center slot. The recipe is deliberately expensive since this generator can produce more power than most mods' machines will ever need.

The Upgrade System

Every generator tier (except the Copper Generator) has a corresponding Upgrade Item. These items let you upgrade an existing placed generator to the next tier by simply right-clicking on it. The upgrade preserves the generator's facing direction and stored energy, swapping the block in-place. This is incredibly convenient because you don't need to break your generator, lose any stored power, or rearrange your setup.

The upgrade chain follows the same progression as the generators themselves: Copper to Iron, Iron to Gold, Gold to Diamond, Diamond to Obsidian (or Diamond to Netherite via Smithing Table), Obsidian to Magmatic, and Netherite to Netherstar. Each upgrade item consumes one from the stack when used. Upgrade items are crafted with an Item Frame in the center, surrounded by the same materials used in the target generator's recipe.

How Generators Work Internally

All generators operate on a configurable tick rate (default: every 5 ticks). Each cycle, the generator checks if it has fuel and if its internal energy buffer isn't full. If both conditions are met, it consumes fuel and adds energy to its buffer equal to the generation rate multiplied by the tick rate. For example, the Copper Generator at 8 FE/t adds 40 FE per cycle (8 x 5 ticks).

After generating energy, the generator automatically pushes power to all adjacent blocks that accept Forge Energy. It scans all six directions (up, down, north, south, east, west) and distributes power evenly among connected receivers, up to its transfer rate per cycle. The generator caches its neighbor connections on first load, so if you add or remove adjacent machines while the chunk is loaded, you may need to break and replace the generator or reload the chunk to update connections.

Solid fuel generators work just like a Furnace: they consume one fuel item at a time and track remaining burn time. The generator won't consume a new fuel item until the current one is exhausted and the buffer isn't full. Fluid generators (the Magmatic Generator) drain a small amount of fluid from their internal 10,000 mB tank each cycle instead.

Configuration

Generator Galore stores its configuration in the config/generatorgalore/ folder. The main server config option is the tick rate, which defaults to 5 and can be set anywhere from 1 to 64. Increasing the tick rate means generators process less frequently (every N ticks instead of every 5), which can help server performance if you have a large number of generators running. The total energy output remains the same regardless of tick rate since the per-cycle generation scales proportionally.

Each generator type has its own JSON file in config/generatorgalore/generators/. These files are generated on first launch and can be freely edited. You can change the generation rate, transfer rate, buffer capacity, consumption rate, fuel type, and fuel tag for any generator. You can also disable any generator by adding a "requiredMod" field with the name of a mod that isn't installed. This is useful for modpack makers who want to restrict the progression or balance power generation against other mods in their pack.

Progression Recommendations

The natural progression follows the material tiers you'd encounter in a normal Minecraft playthrough. Start with the Copper Generator as soon as you have some Copper Ingots and a Redstone Block. This gets you basic power to run early machines from whatever tech mod you're pairing with Generator Galore.

Move to Iron and then Gold generators as you accumulate resources. The Gold Generator at 32 FE/t is a comfortable mid-game option that handles most moderate power needs. Once you reach Diamonds, the Diamond Generator's 64 FE/t and 100,000 FE buffer give you real breathing room for automation.

The Obsidian Generator at 128 FE/t is where power becomes abundant. Consider building multiple generators at this tier rather than rushing to Netherite if you need a lot of distributed power. The Netherite Generator at 256 FE/t is best saved for centralized power hubs where its 1,000,000 FE buffer can shine.

The Magmatic Generator is a branching path from the Obsidian Generator. While its 40 FE/t output is modest compared to higher tiers, its ability to run on piped Lava makes it ideal for passive, hands-off power generation. Consider running a bank of Magmatic Generators fed by a Lava source for reliable background power.

The Netherstar Generator is an endgame luxury. Only invest in it when you have a sustainable Nether Star supply, as its 2,400x consumption rate will burn through them rapidly. When fueled, though, its 4,092 FE/t output and nearly 10 million FE buffer are unmatched.