Synonyms

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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solar panels

plural

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solar panel

The panels, which power the TPUs, are expected to harness up to eight times as much energy as a solar panel on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The fire started at a battery energy storage system near a solar panel field on the northeast side at the facility, which houses Weymouth Water Treatment Plant, according to the water district.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

A planned solar panel installation proposed to be installed on what is believed to be a greenfield site has drawn criticism.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

But when Jurado sarcastically introduced the next speaker — “Your favorite, Lineage, will now present!” — the joke fell flatter than a solar panel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 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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