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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Other features include solar panels, a RECARC power management system, as well as a diesel water heater for the top-of-the-line Ultra model. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 In addition to all that timber and aluminum, the roof has integrated solar panels, which will help reduce its power draw on the grid, in addition to a rainwater collection system for irrigation. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025 What else is going on California officials push to cut energy credits to households with rooftop solar panels. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025 Gingerich drew on his engineering background and constructed it like a slab home, installing solar panels and radiant floor heating. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solar panel

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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 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

solar panel

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