How to get & use a Fuel Generator in Starfield

A Fuel Generator is the only power source in Starfield that requires a resource to function. Here's how you can use a Fuel Generator in Starfield so you can power outposts.

Tarun Sayal

11th Sep 2023 14:32

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If you’re looking for how to use a Fuel Generator in Starfield, then your search ends here. In Starfield, a Fuel Generator is an important power source that can supply energy to various machines and devices, including weapons, shields, engines, and outposts. In fact, it is the largest producer of power in Starfield, providing 20 power to your outpost when active.

However, a Fuel Generator is the only power source in the game that requires a resource to function. Therefore, it’s a bit of a tricky task to supply power to your Fuel generator. With that said, here’s a comprehensive guide to using Fuel Generator in Starfield.

How to power your Fuel Generator in Starfield

To supply power to your Fuel Generator, you’ll need to mine Helium Gas in Starfield. Hence, you’ll need to find a planet that has Helium-3 available as a resource by using the resource scan. After finding such a planet, harvest the Helium-3 using an extractor and store it in a gas storage container.

You will then need to find the following resources to build a Gast Storage Container that can hold Helium:

3x Adaptive Frame
6x Copper
5x Tungsten

Once you build the storage, we advise linking the Helium Extractor to the Gas Storage Container. Alternatively, you can directly connect the storage to the generator by creating an Output Link from the gas storage container to the Fuel Generator.

Finally, transfer all the mined Helium to Gas Containers and press the interaction button near the Fuel generator to power it up. If you want to turn off the generator, simply disconnect the Output Link from the Extractor.

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Once you have Helium-3, supply it to the Fueled Generator by walking up to it and pressing 'E' or 'A'

It’s worth noting that the generator uses around 1 unit of Helium-3 per production cycle, which is equivalent to one minute. Therefore, the duration of the Fuel generator's operation will depend on the amount of Helium-3 available in the gas storage container and the rate at which it is consumed by the generator.

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About The Author

Tarun Sayal

Tarun is an experienced freelance gaming writer with over five years of experience covering a wide range of video games. With a passion for the gaming industry, he specialises in writing features, guides, and news for popular live service games such as Fortnite, Warzone, VALORANT, Genshin Impact, and more. Over the years, he has honed his skills in writing comprehensive guides, insightful features, and breaking news stories that keep gamers informed and entertained.

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