solar panel

American  

noun

1. a bank of solar cells.

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solar panel British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

From electric vehicles and solar panels to humanoid robots and AI apps, China's industrial and technological footprint has expanded at breathtaking speed in recent years.

From BBC

For some homeowners, solar panels have helped bridge the gap.

From Los Angeles Times

Following a round of particularly intense Russian barrages two years earlier, Biletsky had convinced his neighbours to chip in together to install solar panels and batteries on the roof of their high-rise apartment block.

From Barron's

There’s a lot of energy in space, and also “plenty of space in space,” making it a potentially good spot for large solar panels.

From MarketWatch

Copper demand has exploded in recent years, with the metal needed for solar panels, wind turbines and also military hardware.

From Barron's