Solar panels not retractable now?

[lazarus1024]

I used some of the 1x6 panels for the first time in 1.0.2. No option to retract them once I had them extended...are they totally non-retractable now? Or are they only retractable with an Engineer? What about the other panels? Are they non-retractable now as well?

[n0xiety]

There are two models of 1*6 and 2*3 panels. One of them has no casing and lighter but not retractable while the other one has a protective casing + more temperature protection and is retractable yet heavier.

Edited June 1, 2015 by n0xiety

[RocketPropelledGiraffe]

As n0xiety said.

Furthermore, the Gigantor solar panels are also retractable.

[aleis]

Yup found this out the hard way, on my duna Landing probe. Luckily the Atmo is thin and I had enough fuel to make my decent profile smooth and easy

[EtherDragon]

Lesson learned: Make sure you read the part description. Each Solar Panel lets you know if it's non-retractable.