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Examples of solar panel in a Sentence
All of the house's electricity is produced by solar panels on the roof.
Recent Examples on the Web
Similar dynamics exist in other industries, such as solar panels, batteries, and more traditional areas such as steel.
—Christopher Rugaber, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Interestingly, major kitchen appliance purchases dropped by 4 percentage points in 2023, while solar panel purchases remained stable at 3%.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Yes, the green revolution hinges not just on equipment like wind turbines and solar panels but also on an army of skilled workers: the HVAC technicians, plumbers, building designers and engineers building a more efficient future brick by brick.
—Jeff Sprau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The roof of the home is also covered with solar panels.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Like solar panels, this pacemaker is powered by light.
—Pengju Li, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2024
Will the eclipse cause problems for people with solar panels?
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Families rely on solar panels and the odd generator for power, making the bitter chill of winter and scorching heat of summer difficult to bear.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024
China unleashed the full might of its solar energy industry last year, installing more solar panels than the United States has in its history.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near solar panel
Cite this Entry
“Solar panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20panel. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
solar panel
noun
: a group of solar cells forming a flat surface (as on a spacecraft)
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