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solar battery

American  

noun

  1. an array of solar cells, used as a source of electrical power.


Etymology

Origin of solar battery

First recorded in 1950–55

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"We typically describe it as a rechargeable solar battery," Nguyen said.

From Science Daily May 15, 2026

I know the migration well, as most years I, too, make the quick trip from Philadelphia to scarf down guava-cheese pastries, practice my embarrassing Spanish and recharge my solar battery.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 6, 2025

The $366 million plan will fund solar, battery storage and hydropower projects in sparsely populated regions where electricity can be costly and unreliable.

From Seattle Times Feb. 27, 2024

Statewide, regulators have approved at least nine other solar, battery, or geothermal projects that are set to begin operating by 2024.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2022

Whisper silent, with a satellite-bounced solar battery that would fly you twice around the world.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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