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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solar energy

The disappearance of reflective ice also exposes darker ocean water, which absorbs more solar energy and can accelerate regional warming.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

According to the lawsuit, Smith and Mosley convinced the tribal agency, Kituwah LLC, to help their company acquire a proposed solar energy farm in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The company aspires to launch data centers in space, powered by solar energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Without soil moisture to evaporate, solar energy goes entirely into baking the ground, thereby amplifying temperatures.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

She’s got a weapon that if necessary can convert solar energy into deadly rays of power, so that could last indefinitely.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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Related Words

• solar power
• solar radiation

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