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 #1426706  by dieciduej
 
Arborwayfan wrote:I think it's a solar panel to power the remote-controlled hopper doors.
Since it is not in a most efficient place for a solar panel. In the words of Chief Brody "You're gonna need a bigger solar panel." I hope they have are air powered or some other backup.

JoeD
 #1426753  by MBTA3247
 
I believe the solar panels power solenoids that control pneumatic actuators on the doors. Not much power is needed for those.