# Microwave Energy Reception (technology)

internal name `microwave-receiver` · tier 7 (Production science pack, [tier 7](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/7.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microwave-receiver/

## Cost

1750 units of (1 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 3 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 10 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 20 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 30 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 6 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 300 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Machine Components - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/machine-components-mk03.md)
- [Photovoltaic - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-mk02.md)

## Leads to (0)

- none

## Unlocks (2 recipes)

### Microwave receiver (`microwave-receiver`)

- 5 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 40 × [Nexelit antimony Alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nxsb-alloy.md), 15 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 50 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 150 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 25 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 100 × [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md), 100 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 10 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 20 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md), 4 × [Mechanical Parts 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-03.md)
- Results: 1 × [Microwave receiver](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/microwave-receiver.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Microwave Energy Reception](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microwave-receiver.md)

### Microwave Transmitter Satellite (`microwave-satellite`)

- 120 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Low density structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/low-density-structure.md), 4 × [Solar panel MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/solar-panel-mk02.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 50 × [Aramid fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aramid.md), 100 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 5 × [Control unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/control-unit.md)
- Results: 4 × [Microwave Transmitter Satellite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/microwave-satellite.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microwave Energy Reception](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microwave-receiver.md)