solar energy

noun

Solar energy is power or heat that comes from the sun.

An example of solar energy is power from the sun to make a car move.
An example of solar energy is putting windows on the east side of the house to capture morning sun to heat a house.

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The radiant energy emitted by the Sun.
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.
See also solar cell

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Noun

(uncountable)

Energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the Sun; especially that part of this energy that is converted into usable thermal or electrical energy by man.

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