
AE2 Lightning Tech
An AE2 addon that introduces a lightning energy system, advanced machines, and overloaded network components.
About this Mod
AE2 Lightning Tech

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
How to Install AE2 Lightning Tech on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
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
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
AE2 Lightning Tech server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 neoforge?
AE2 Lightning Tech officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.1. 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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