solar panel

noun

: a battery of solar cells (as on a rooftop)

Examples of solar panel in a Sentence

All of the house's electricity is produced by solar panels on the roof.
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It’s been updated with modern comforts like solar panels and heating and cooling. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025 But the future of these credits is a significant issue for homeowners who want to install solar panels. Jeff Brady, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025 While power companies installed large numbers of wind turbines, solar panels and batteries last year to meet rising demand, natural gas use also rose to record highs, while coal use declined only slightly. Brad Plumer, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 Several other retirement communities in the state have also installed solar panels in recent years. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for solar panel 

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solar panel was in 1961

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“Solar panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20panel. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

solar panel

noun
: a group of solar cells forming a flat surface (as on a spacecraft)
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