SOLAR ENERGY Definition & Meaning

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solar energy

[ soh-ler en-er-jee ]

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noun

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

solar energy

noun

energy obtained from solar power

solar energy

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

solar energy

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

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

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At sea, there is plenty of wind, wave and solar energy, but building renewable-energy systems that can survive the weather and corrosive seawater is difficult and costly.

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You'll need these increases in solar energy, such as a moderate to severe geomagnetic storm for the ring to grow and expand to lower latitudes such as the UK.

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Typically green, plants generally stay rooted, soaking up solar energy and converting it to chemical energy.

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Ms Clark said she is "all for wind and solar energy", just not on farmland.

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The Chuckwalla National Monument also faced pushback from groups that wanted to harness the power of the desert sun for solar energy.

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