solar energy

[soh-ler en-er-jee]

noun

1. energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation.

solar energy

noun

1. energy obtained from solar power

solar energy

1. The radiant energy emitted by the Sun.

2. 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.

3. See also solar cell

solar energy

1. The energy the Earth receives from the sun, primarily as visible light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. (See renewable resource.)

The term solar energy often refers to processes that use this energy to generate heat or electricity for human use. (See solar cells.)

Example Sentences

He’s a contract worker in the San Antonio area in the solar energy industry.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Baker hopes that one day it will be entirely unremarkable that the West Country's most iconic summer business, ice cream, should be powered by solar energy.

From BBC

In 1957 they created the so-called Solar Do-Nothing Machine, which harnessed solar energy to power an aluminum toy that joyously whirled and spun.

From Los Angeles Times

But after returning to office, his administration has moved to roll back several Biden-era initiatives, from solar energy grants to student loan relief.

From Salon

Moquegua, where the plant is located, is an ideal site for solar energy, receiving over 3,200 hours of sunshine annually, more than most countries.

From BBC

Related Words

• solar power 
• solar radiation