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.)

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Much like solar energy, the ethanol could be used to offset heating costs and to keep the fridge running when the power goes out, all while being fueled by household waste.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Ukrainian companies, particularly smaller business and local authorities, have started investing in solar energy to provide energy during outages.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

When his SolarCity solar energy company ran into financial trouble in 2016, he merged it into Tesla with the assent of a compliant Tesla board.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

This behavior is expected as the comet receives less solar energy.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026

The plant provide* power to the entire city, using a combination of wind, water, and solar energy.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

Related Words

• solar power
• solar radiation