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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The pack includes a controller, navigation hardware, and solar panels to power the system. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 Its coastal location is seen as a major bonus and the idea is that saltwater could be used for cooling, while solar panels could be used to help power it. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026 Given the enormous energy needs of AI and limits on available land for placing massive arrays of solar panels—not to mention all the red tape—building new AI data centers will be much cheaper in orbit, where solar panels are five times more effective than on the ground. Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026 The design aims to be as sustainable and maintenance-free as possible, and includes eco-friendly features like a green roof planted with native plant species, solar panels and bird-friendly glass. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

solar panel

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