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NASA and SpaceX are launching a cargo mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying roughly 6,300 pounds of supplies and new solar arrays to the International Space Station. Spaceflight Now is providing live coverage of the launch. The new arrays will help boost the station's power supply as it continues operations.
- 2SpaceX to launch cargo and new solar arrays to ISS▼Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch new solar arrays, 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch a cargo mission carrying roughly 6,300 pounds of supplies and new solar arrays to the International Space Station. Live coverage of the launch is under way, with news outlets following the Dragon cargo craft's flight and its delivery of the roll-out solar arrays that will boost the station's power supply.
- 3Conway Planning Board Weighs Screening and Slopes for Proposed Solar Array▼Conway Planning Board continues discussion of proposed solar array's screening methods, property slopes
The Conway Planning Board is continuing its review of a proposed solar array, focusing on how the installation would be screened from view and how the property's slopes would affect the project. The board has not yet made a final decision, and residents are watching closely as officials weigh visual impact and site conditions against the push for renewable energy in the western Massachusetts town.
- 4USDA bans federal funding for solar and wind on farmland▼"Trump's # USDA 🚨just banned fed funding for # solar & # wind on farmers' own cropland. Eff Oct 16th. R Rusk, a MI dairy
The USDA under President Trump has barred federal funding for solar and wind projects on farmers' cropland, effective October 16. Farmers affected include a Michigan dairy farmer whose $85,000 solar grant was never awarded, and Illinois-based Book Family Farms, which had already built two solar arrays. The move is drawing criticism over its impact on farm energy independence.
- 5NASA's SpaceX cargo mission delivers science gear and solar arrays to space station●NASA’s SpaceX resupply mission delivers science experiments and solar arrays to space station
NASA's latest SpaceX resupply mission has arrived at the International Space Station, carrying new scientific experiments and solar arrays to boost the station's power supply. The delivery is part of the ongoing commercial cargo programme that keeps the orbiting laboratory stocked, with researchers eager to begin work on the freshly delivered experiments.
- 6New guide helps installers repower aging rooftop solar systems●Solar repowering guide shows installers how to tap into the aging rooftop market
PV Magazine USA has published a guide on solar repowering, aimed at installers looking to upgrade or replace older rooftop solar systems. The aging installed base of rooftop arrays is becoming a significant market as early-generation systems reach the end of their lifespan. The guide outlines how installers can tap into this opportunity by modernizing existing installations.
- 7How to clean solar panels and when it pays off●How to properly clean your solar panels (and why it's important) Dirt can cut solar output, but cleaning only pays off w
Dirt and grime can noticeably cut the electricity output of solar panels, but cleaning them only makes financial sense when the efficiency losses justify the effort. Guidance circulating online explains how to clean panels safely and properly, stressing that owners should weigh water, time and safety costs against the modest energy gains before deciding to wash their arrays.
- 8Universal's New Theme Park Powers Up With Floating Solar Farm▼Universal's Newest Theme Park Has a Floating Solar Farm, and It's Already Being Used
Universal's newest theme park has a floating solar farm that is already generating and supplying power to the resort. The array sits on a body of water on the park grounds, an approach that saves land and helps panels run cooler. The project is drawing attention as a notable example of a major entertainment company adding renewable energy to its operations.
- 9University of Toledo Student Green Fund Marks Solar Array Milestone▼For Student Green Fund President, Solar Array Ribbon-Cutting Honors Those Who Came Before
The University of Toledo held a ribbon-cutting for a new solar array, an event its Student Green Fund president framed as a tribute to the students and advocates whose earlier efforts made campus sustainability projects possible. The ceremony celebrates years of student-led green initiatives now delivering renewable energy to the university.
- 10Akamai signs virtual power purchase deal for Singapore rooftop solar●Akamai inks VPPA for 13 MWp of Singapore's rooftop solar arrays
Cloud computing company Akamai has signed a virtual power purchase agreement covering 13 MWp of rooftop solar capacity in Singapore. The deal will support the development of solar arrays on rooftops across the city-state, adding to Singapore's limited renewable energy options and helping Akamai progress toward its clean energy commitments.
- 11ISS to receive final two solar panels completing power upgrade▼The ISS is set to get its final two solar wings, finishing a power upgrade begun in 2021.
The International Space Station is set to receive its last two rollout solar arrays, completing a power system upgrade that began in 2021. The new panels supplement the station's aging original arrays, boosting electricity generation to support ongoing research operations and commercial activities as the station approaches the end of its planned service life.
- 12Walla Walla schools power electric buses with new solar array▼Walla Walla Public Schools powers electric bus fleet with new solar array
Walla Walla Public Schools has completed a new solar array that supplies power to its fleet of electric school buses in Washington State. The project links on-site renewable energy generation directly with the district's bus charging infrastructure, reducing operating costs and cutting emissions. It is being reported as a notable example of a school district combining electric transportation with clean energy production.
- 13Museum of Flight installs nearly 2,000 solar panels▼The Museum of Flight is going solar with almost 2,000 panels
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is installing a solar array of nearly 2,000 panels, a move reported by Washington newspapers including the Yakima Herald-Republic and the Daily Chronicle. The project marks a step toward renewable energy for one of the region's largest independent air and space museums, though details on cost, capacity and timelines were not included in the coverage.
- 14Massachusetts dairy farmer turns unfarmable land into solar array▼A Massachusetts dairy farmer nearly sold an unfarmable slice of his land to Walmart, but put an 11-acre s
A Massachusetts dairy farmer came close to selling an 11-acre portion of his land that cannot be farmed to Walmart, but instead chose to keep the parcel and install a solar array on it. The story highlights how farmers with unusable fields are weighing offers from large retailers against renewable energy projects that let them keep ownership of their land while generating income.
- 15SETI Institute Launches Largest-Ever Technosignature Survey▼A Technosignature Survey Of The Anti-Solar Point: The SETI Institute's Largest-Ever Campaign With The Allen Telescope Array
The SETI Institute has announced its largest-ever observing campaign with the Allen Telescope Array, a technosignature survey targeting the anti-Solar point on the sky. By staring at the region directly opposite the Sun, astronomers hope to catch signals from alien spacecraft that might be solar-sailing toward Earth, screening themselves against sunlight. The campaign marks a major expansion of the institute's search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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A farm in Gorham, Maine, is set to install a 2,400-panel solar array, adding to the state's growing number of agricultural properties hosting renewable energy projects. The Portland Press Herald reports the installation will bring solar generation to farmland in the southern Maine town. Details about the developer, timeline, and power capacity have not been widely reported, but the project reflects continued interest in pairing solar development with agricultural land across the region.
- 17Hadley affordable housing project adds solar array▼Hadley affordable housing project at former Econo Lodge adds ground-mounted solar array
An affordable housing development on the site of a former Econo Lodge in Hadley, Massachusetts, has added a ground-mounted solar array. The Daily Hampshire Gazette reported the clean energy installation as the latest feature of the project converting the former motel into housing. Adding solar signals an effort to lower energy costs for residents and reduce the development's environmental footprint.
- 18Cedar Creek completes 5-MW solar project on closed Minnesota landfill▼Cedar Creek completes 5-MW solar project near closed Minnesota landfill
Cedar Creek has finished building a 5-megawatt solar array sited next to a closed landfill in Minnesota, turning unusable land into clean power generation. The project, reported by Solar Power World, adds to a growing trend of repurposing brownfield and landfill sites for renewable energy across the United States.
- 19Harpswell weighs solar array on old landfill site▼Harspwell committees hear proposal for solar array on old landfill; may go to voters next year
Town committees in Harpswell, Maine, have heard a proposal to build a solar array on the town's former landfill. The project could be put to Harpswell voters as early as next year, depending on how committees and town officials shape the plan. Converting closed landfills into solar sites is a common approach for small Maine towns seeking clean energy and revenue.
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A proposed spiral-shaped solar tower design could deliver near-continuous electricity to future Moon bases, according to a report by New Atlas. By stacking photovoltaic panels in a helical configuration on a tall mast, the concept aims to keep arrays illuminated for longer stretches of the lunar day, easing the challenge of surviving the two-week lunar night. Details on funding, developers or testing timelines were not provided in the report.
- 21Redwire to Supply Solar Arrays for Commercial Space Station Module▼Why Is Redwire (RDW) Supplying Solar Arrays For Another Commercial Station Module?
Redwire, the Florida-based space infrastructure company, is providing solar arrays for another commercial space station module, strengthening its position in the emerging market for privately operated orbital stations. The announcement highlights the company's growing role in supplying power systems as aerospace firms develop successors to the International Space Station.
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American artist Matt Magee's work Solar Array (2026) is being offered for sale, with the listing appearing on the online art marketplace Artsy. The piece's title reflects Magee's ongoing interest in grids, systems and scientific motifs, which have long featured in his sculpture and painting. Details on the asking price and buyer interest have not been disclosed.
- 235-MW Ramsey II Solar Station Completed on Minnesota Landfill▼Ramsey II Solar Station: 5.046-MW Project Completed on Anoka-Ramsey Landfill - News and Statistics
The Ramsey II solar station, a 5.046-megawatt project, has been completed on the Anoka-Ramsey landfill site. Building solar arrays on capped landfills is an increasingly common way to put otherwise unusable land to work generating renewable energy for local grids.
- 24Affordable Wire Management Joins ARRAY Technologies▼Client Feature: Affordable Wire Management Joins ARRAY Technologies | Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints
ARRAY Technologies has acquired or brought on Affordable Wire Management, a deal highlighted in a client feature by law firm Mintz in its Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints series. The transaction relates to solar tracking and cable management solutions for utility-scale solar projects. Details of the deal terms have not been made public, and broader industry reaction remains limited so far.