Generator (IndustrialCraft 2)

The Generator is the most basic form of IC2 electrical generation that can be upgraded in many ways such as Geothermal Generators. It can supply IC2 machines with electricity or charge tools and battery in its UI. Basic Generators make their power by being fed the same types of fuel you would provide a Furnace in vanilla Minecraft. When fueled it will provision 10 EU/t. Unlike furnaces, Generators can (inefficiently) run on cactus or sugar cane.

Uses
Place the Generator and connect a cable between it and a machine such as a Macerator, then fuel the unit. To charge a tool such as a Diamond Drill, right-click with no items equipped to open its UI and place the rechargeable item in the upper slot.