solar panel

American

noun

a bank of solar cells.

solar panel British

noun

a panel exposed to radiation from the sun, used to heat water or, when mounted with solar cells, to produce electricity direct, esp for powering instruments in satellites

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In 1995, a real Japanese satellite deployed a solar panel that had been Miura-folded.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The solar panel maker expects fiscal 2026 revenue in a range of $4.9 billion to $5.2 billion, which is below analysts’ expectations for $6.16 billion, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The solar panel maker reported fourth-quarter earnings of $4.84 per share, missing estimates, despite revenue rising 11% to $1.68 billion.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The company unveiled its first fully designed and manufactured solar panel last month, which is being made at the Buffalo factory alongside the Solar Roof.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Javari and Derek joined them at last, but there was barely enough room for all of them behind the solar panel.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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