AE2 Lightning Tech

AE2 Lightning Tech

An AE2 addon that introduces a lightning energy system, advanced machines, and overloaded network components.

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About this Mod

AE2 Lightning Tech

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AE2 Lightning Tech is an addon for Applied Energistics 2 that turns lightning into a real part of your automation chain. It adds Lightning as a ME-storable resource, builds a material progression around Overload Crystals, and expands AE2 with advanced machines and high-throughput Overloaded network infrastructure.

Features

Lightning System

Collect natural strikes, generate artificial lightning, and store Lightning energy inside your ME network. Lightning works as a dedicated resource used by machines, recipes, and later progression.

Overload Materials

Progress through a new material chain based on Overload Crystals, lightning transformation, crystal growth, advanced alloys, processors, and other key components used across the mod.

Processing Machines

Build a lightning-powered production line with machines for transformation, assembly, crystal catalysis, weather control, and high-throughput parallel processing.

Overloaded ME Network

Upgrade your AE2 infrastructure with Overloaded network components designed for much higher channel capacity, larger pattern workflows, wireless routing, and remote machine connections.

Dependencies

  • Required: Applied Energistics 2

Feedback

Bug reports and suggestions are welcome on the project issue tracker. Please include your Minecraft, NeoForge, AE2, and AE2 Lightning Tech versions when reporting problems.

Credits

Developed by MOAKIEE, CystrySU, gjmhmm8, _leng, TedXenon, and MHanHanBing.

Special thanks to the Applied Energistics 2 team.

Available Versions

AE2 Lightning Tech 2.0.9release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
August 13, 2026
AE2 Lightning Tech 2.0.8release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
August 10, 2026
AE2 Lightning Tech 2.0.7release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
August 8, 2026
AE2 Lightning Tech 2.0.6release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
August 7, 2026
AE2 Lightning Tech 2.0.5release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
August 7, 2026

How to Install AE2 Lightning Tech on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "AE2 Lightning Tech". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

AE2 Lightning Tech server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is AE2 Lightning Tech compatible with forge and neoforge?

AE2 Lightning Tech officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with AE2 Lightning Tech – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if AE2 Lightning Tech consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only
Server-side
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Supported Versions

26.1.21.21.11.20.1