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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Polysilicon is a key material used in the manufacturing of solar panels. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026 As mentioned, there are lots of optional upgrades available for the Smile, including an off-grid system with solar panels, batteries, and water harvesting. Adam Williams april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026 Fort Worth Police believe Holmon may have used deceptive sales practices related to residential solar panel services and vehicle transactions, including allegedly placing cars in victims' names without their full knowledge or consent. Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 There, remote villages are reducing their reliance on dirty, noisy diesel generators by turning to batteries and solar panels. Fabiano Maisonnave, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026 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 29 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

solar panel

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