The article doesn't mention in any way the cost. The rough calcifications for a system like this usually say that installation, replacements and transmission systems are an order of magnitude more expensive eliminating any advantage over ground based solar with batteries.
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This does seem to be a more R&D or "proof of concept" type project.
There’s no water in space though!