diff --git a/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua b/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua
index 57914a4..39f50d2 100644
--- a/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 		pos1.y = pos.y + 1
 		pos1.x = pos.x
 		pos1.z = pos.z
+
+		technic.get_or_load_node(pos1)
 		local light = minetest.get_node_light(pos1, nil)
 		local time_of_day = minetest.get_timeofday()
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)