Electricity is an essential need for the operation of almost every single city. The same thing applies to when you are building and customizing your city in Cities Skylines 2. This is why in this game, one of your first tasks is to find a way to generate electricity for your city’s operations.
If you have accidentally skipped the tutorial, you may struggle to find a way to create an electricity source for your city. In this guide, we will provide you with the basic steps on how you can complete this one part of the tutorial. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to continue growing your city.
Electricity In-Game Tutorial Guide
There is a variety of ways for you to generate electricity for your city. Each way will come with different pros and cons for you to consider:
- Small Coal Power Plant: This is a great source of high-voltage electricity. However, it also generates a lot of pollution.
- Wind Turbine: If you are looking for a sustainable energy source, this provides you with that green energy. However, it can be quite reliant on the weather.
- Outside Sources: You can also find electricity from outside sources, such as using Power Lines and importing energy from neighboring cities. The disadvantage of this method is that you will face increasing costs as your population grows.
First, you will need to select a source of energy. Out of the three options we have mentioned above, choose one based on your personal preferences.
For example, you can choose to place down a small coal power plant and place it anywhere you want.
To the top left corner of your in-game screen, you will be able to see the Electricity Info View feature.
This will provide you with an overlay of electricity flow throughout the city. You can use this system to find energy problems and come up with a solution.
You can also use it to see your city’s Electricity Flow. This will give you information regarding the amounts of energy flowing to each part of the city.
Based on that information, distribute your energy sources to fulfill all of the energy demands.
Next, you’ll want to know more about the Cable Capacity. There is a limit to how much electricity an Electric Cable or a Power Line can transfer. Make sure that they do not reach their maximum capacity. Otherwise, the remaining electricity won’t reach parts of the city.
In your Electricity Info View, you can also check how much electricity is being transferred as well as your current capacity by hovering your mouse over the electricity lines. When you know their current state, you can make a decision on whether you should upgrade a cable or not.
With Power Lines and Transformer Stations, you can direct and divert your Electricity Flows. In areas that require an amount of electricity, you can place down a Transformer Station.
Then, connect your Power Plant or Power Source with a Power Line to the station and you will be good to go.
That is some of the most basic information on how the Electricity System works in City Skylines 2! As you develop your city’s power system, use a good combination of all of the power source options. For example, too many coal power plants can pollute the environment. On the other hand, too many Wind Turbines can also struggle with decreased power output in hostile weather.
