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solar panel

American  

noun

  1. a bank of solar cells.

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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Keith Wright, from Buckland Newton, Dorset, worked on scientific instruments at Kennedy Space Center, and even etched a Union flag onto a solar panel which remained on the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

The solar panel was okay, the laptop battery was charging…the other charts and chores didn’t seem to matter.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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