Is your feature request related to a problem?

Current solar panels don't feel like they fit into a space station design.

Solution(s)

I'm in early planning stages for a sky block in space and would like to request some form of improved solar power.

The idea is pretty simple. There would be a single control block that does all of the actual generation. The generation amount would then depend on the number of attached solar panel blocks. The panels themselves wouldn't be ticking entities, they'd just be detected by the control block.

In addition to this, the control block would also act as storage. When given a redstone signal, it would slowly deploy the panels in a configurable direction. When the redstone is disabled, they'd retract.

So if the control block is positioned such that it's accessible inside, it becomes possible to retract, add more panels, and redeploy without leaving the station. It would also be a nice way to start the pack by having to go flip some switches to get power running on the station.

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Mod Version

1.20+

Mod Loader Version

1.20+

Mod Loader

NeoForge

Additional context

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