Stable power plant: A hot setup increases power draw; build power capacity with headroom (150–200% of current demand) and add modular generators to scale with expansions.
Resource buffering: Keep a dedicated buffer for fuel or other consumables feeding generators to avoid production dips.
Upgrade staging: Avoid upgrading everything at once—upgrade power and conveyors slightly ahead of machines to prevent sudden demand spikes that cause brownouts or backups.
