Wind Mill — Minecraft block

Wind Mill

Wind Mill turns height and weather into 0-11 EU/t of Industrial Craft 2 power, as long as the 9x9x7 area around the rotor stays clear.

Block ID ic2:wind_mill
Mod Industrial Craft 2
Game versions
1.19.2 1.12.2 1.11.2 1.11 1.10.2 1.10 1.9.4 1.8.9 1.7.10 1.7.2 1.6.4 1.5.2

Description

Wind Mill is the altitude-driven power generator from Industrial Craft 2 that turns weather and height into 0-11 EU/t of clean energy. Craft one from four iron ingots arranged around a single IC2 Generator, and the Wind Mill starts outputting Energy Units the moment a copper cable connects it to a storage unit like the BatBox or MFE. Wind Mill output follows a strict formula: every block of altitude above Y=64 adds power, every block cluttering the 9x9x7 area around the rotor steals power, and weather multiplies the total by 1.2 in rain and 1.5 in a thunderstorm. Wind Mill rewards careful placement far above the ground or sea level, away from walls, ceilings, and solar panel arrays. The same volatility that boosts Wind Mill output during storms also risks a violent explosion: pushing output past roughly 5 EU/t during a thunderstorm is the classic way to lose the machine and its cable. A tin or copper cable feeding a BatBox is the standard companion setup, and the resulting 3-5 EU/t power source is cheaper to maintain than a nuclear reactor and more consistent at night than Solar Panels.

Java Edition Guide

How to set up a Wind Mill in Industrial Craft 2

  1. 1

    Craft the Wind Mill

    Place four iron ingots in the corners of a crafting table and one IC2 Generator in the centre to produce one Wind Mill.

  2. 2

    Choose a high, clear site

    Build a support block at Y=90 or higher with an empty 9x9x7 area around the rotor, since every nearby block lowers Wind Mill output.

  3. 3

    Run a copper cable to storage

    Connect the Wind Mill to a BatBox or MFE using copper cable so the Energy Units flow into a buffer instead of overflowing the machine.

  4. 4

    Read the live output

    Open the Wind Mill GUI to watch EU/t in real time, then climb higher or remove nearby blocks until a stable 3-5 EU/t appears.

  5. 5

    Add a safety margin for storms

    Keep routine output below 5 EU/t, because thunderstorms multiply output by 1.5 and can push the Wind Mill past its explosion threshold.

Storm risk

A Wind Mill that runs above 5 EU/t during a thunderstorm has a chance to explode and destroy the block plus its attached cable.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Iron Ingot Iron Ingot x4 Generator Generator x1
Crafting
Iron Ingot
Iron Ingot
Generator
Iron Ingot
Iron Ingot
Wind Mill
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Wind Mill

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Frequently asked questions

How do you craft a Wind Mill in Industrial Craft 2?

Place four iron ingots in the corners of a crafting table and one IC2 Generator in the centre. The recipe yields one Wind Mill.

How much EU does a Wind Mill produce?

A Wind Mill outputs between 0 and 11 EU/t, scaled by altitude above Y=64, the number of nearby blocks in a 9x9x7 area, and the weather.

Does rain affect the Wind Mill?

Yes. Rain multiplies Wind Mill output by 1.2 and a thunderstorm by 1.5, but pushing output past roughly 5 EU/t during a storm risks explosion.

What height is best for a Wind Mill?

Place the Wind Mill at Y=90 or higher with an empty 9x9x7 area around it, which balances high output against the explosion risk during storms.

Which cable should connect a Wind Mill?

Copper or tin cable feeding a BatBox or MFE is the standard setup, since the Wind Mill produces low-voltage Energy Units per tick.

Is the Wind Mill renewable long-term?

Yes. Iron for the recipe and fuel for the Generator intermediary are all renewable, and the Wind Mill itself draws power from wind without consuming fuel.

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