solar energy

American  

[soh-ler en-er-jee] / ˈsoʊ lər ˈɛn ər dʒi /

noun

1. energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation.

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solar energy British  

noun

1. energy obtained from solar power

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solar energy Scientific  

1. The radiant energy emitted by the Sun.

2. Energy derived from the Sun's radiation. Passive solar energy can be exploited through architectural design, as by positioning windows to allow sunlight to enter and help heat a space. Active solar energy involves the conversion of sunlight to electrical energy, especially in solar (photovoltaic) cells.

3. See also solar cell

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solar energy Cultural  

1. The energy the Earth receives from the sun, primarily as visible light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. (See renewable resource.)

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The term solar energy often refers to processes that use this energy to generate heat or electricity for human use. (See solar cells.)

Example Sentences

After climbing expeditions to Chad and Borneo, Honnold was inspired to research environmental activism and in 2012 founded the Honnold Foundation to support solar energy projects, according to the organization’s website.

From Los Angeles Times

The solar energy company said Friday that it is also simplifying parts of its organization, tightening spending and prioritizing investments going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a large solar eruption on the Sun earlier this week - known as a Coronal Mass Ejection - our atmosphere continues to be hit by increased solar energy.

From BBC

This will see more of the electricity demand of heat pumps met by home-generated solar energy rather than from the grid; thus driving down prices.

From BBC

We have seen this before in semiconductors, solar energy and nuclear power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• solar power
• solar radiation