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- 1Commercial space station's second module to get two solar wings▼A commercial space station’s second module is set to get two solar wings
A commercial space station's second module is being fitted with two solar arrays, which will expand the station's power supply as construction continues in orbit. The addition of the solar wings marks another step in building out private orbital infrastructure, though details on the operator, launch timing and deployment schedule have not yet been confirmed.
- 2Redwire to Supply Solar Array Wings for Axiom Space Module▼Redwire Awarded Follow-On Contract to Provide Roll-Out Solar Array Wings for Axiom Space’s Second Space Station Module
Redwire has been awarded a follow-on contract to provide its Roll-Out Solar Array wings for Axiom Space's second commercial space station module. The deal extends the company's existing role in powering Axiom's expanding orbital infrastructure. The announcement was carried by financial news outlets, drawing attention to Redwire's growing space technology portfolio.
- 3UK solar owner nearly fills 16kWh battery despite clouds▼UK solar owner nearly fills 16kWh battery on cloudy day, asks, 'Why bother with 5kWh?'
A UK solar panel owner reports nearly filling a 16kWh home battery even on a heavily overcast day, prompting the question of why homeowners would settle for smaller 5kWh units. The case highlights how much energy modern solar arrays can generate in diffuse light, feeding ongoing debate about battery sizing for households seeking lower bills and energy independence.
- 4Minnesota farmers build solar sheep-grazing business▼Two young Minnesota farmers started grazing sheep under solar panels in 2017; their flock has now grazed
Two young Minnesota farmers began grazing sheep beneath solar panels in 2017, pioneering a practice known as solar grazing that keeps vegetation under arrays managed without mowing. Their flock has since grown substantially, and the story has drawn attention as an example of how farmland and renewable energy projects can work together, with their sheep servicing solar sites across the region.
- 5West-facing solar panels outperform southern roofs in Austin peak hours●In Austin, west-facing solar arrays pushed 49 percent more power into the 3 to 7 PM peak window than south facing panels of the same size, and the grid's pricing clock made that the more valuable half of the day
In Austin, west-facing solar arrays produced 49 percent more electricity than equally sized south-facing panels during the 3 to 7 PM window, when electricity demand and grid prices peak. The finding suggests panel orientation, not just size, can determine how valuable a rooftop system is, since power delivered during peak hours earns more under time-based pricing.