1
: of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
2
: measured by the earth's course in relation to the sun
a solar year
also
: relating to or reckoned by solar time
3
a
: produced or operated by the action of the sun's light or heat
solar energy
b
: utilizing the sun's rays especially to produce heat or electricity
a solar house
also
: of or relating to such utilization
solar design
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Andrew Follett, National Review, 2 May 2025
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Andrew Follett, National Review, 2 May 2025
Chase believes many countries may experience similar solar booms but warned the solar market is unpredictable.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Portable solar light bulbs for chicken coop: $23.98 Lighting up your chicken coop is easy to do.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Widmar said the outlook for solar demand is strong over the long term due to rising power demand in the U.S.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Solar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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solar
adjective
so·lar
ˈsō-lər 
-ˌlär
1
: of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
2
: measured by the earth's course in relation to the sun
solar time
solar year
3
a
: produced or operated by the action of the sun's light or heat
solar energy
b
: using the sun's rays especially to produce heat or electricity
a solar house
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