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

The findings could also encourage further research combining singlet fission and metal complexes, with potential uses not only in solar energy but also in LEDs and emerging quantum technologies.

From Science Daily

The company has said solar energy will supply the data centers located on its satellites with the electricity needed to perform artificial-intelligence computations.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is caused by solar energy hitting nitrogen.

From BBC

As well as changes to requirements for new-builds, the government wants to make it easier for those in existing homes in the UK, particularly those in flats, to access solar energy.

From BBC

You have written that solar energy and cybersecurity are two areas worth considering.

From Barron's

Related Words

• solar power
• solar radiation