Electrical power systems (EPS) are a critical component of small satellite missions, ensuring the reliable generation, conversion, storage and distribution of energy in a compact, mass‐ and ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Small, plug-in solar power systems have become popular in Germany and several other countries. So why haven’t they taken off in the United States? By Claire Brown Across Germany, more than a million ...

BROOMFIELD, Colo., August 11, 2025 – MMA Space has developed a low-cost solar array capable of generating tens of kilowatts that can be manufactured in a fraction of the time of conventional solar ...

Various power-generating system methods 2 can be applied to space-based electrical power subsystems (EPS) to power spacecraft (Fig. 1). CubeSat designers need to contend with thermal design, payloads, ...

Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems employing solid particle receivers represent a promising advancement in renewable energy technology. By replacing conventional heat transfer fluids with solid ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...