[0.17] SMRs

[dorfl]

Small modular nuclear reactors designed to be deployed off-grid at remote sites. SMRs are manufactured as sealed units with a fixed energy capacity, including both fuel and generator components. This means they can be quickly setup anywhere but once depleted must be returned to base for refurbishment.

https://mods.factorio.com/mod/smr

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_modular_reactor





Pros:

• Small footprint, quick and easy to deploy in the wilderness
• High energy density compared to solar or accumulators

Cons:

• Limited energy supply rates
• Uranium fuel cells for life span required in advance
• Eventually becomes depleted and must be refurbished
• Efficiency penalty compared to running power lines from main grid

And since this is Factorio, Cons are just another person's Pros

Other notes:

• Supply priority is tertiary, same as accumulators, so an SMR on the main electricty grid is like a high-capacity accumulator that can't recharge.
• SMRs retain charge level if picked up and moved. Charge is visible as a health bar when in an inventory.
• Current charge level can be read by the circuit network, like an accumulator.