solar power

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Definition

Noun: - Energy from the sun converted for human use: "Solar power" refers to the energy harnessed from the sun's radiation, which is then converted into usable forms such as thermal energy (heat) or electrical energy.

Usage
  • This term is used to describe a renewable and sustainable source of energy.
  • It is commonly discussed in contexts of technology, environmental science, energy policy, and residential/commercial power generation.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new factory runs entirely on solar power.
    • Installing panels for solar power can reduce your electricity bills.
    • Many countries are investing in solar power to combat climate change.
Advanced Usage
  • "Solar power generation": The process of producing electricity from sunlight.
    • Solar power generation is most efficient in regions with high sunlight exposure.
  • "Solar power plant/farm": A large-scale installation designed to generate electricity from solar energy.
    • The desert is an ideal location for a solar power plant.
Variants and Related Words
  • Solar energy (n): Often used synonymously with "solar power," though it can refer more broadly to the raw energy from the sun before conversion.
    • Solar energy is abundant and clean.
  • Photovoltaic (PV) (adj): Relating to the technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity.
    • Photovoltaic cells are the key component in most solar panels.
  • Solar panel (n): A device that converts solar energy into electricity or heat.
    • They installed solar panels on their roof.
Synonyms
  • Sun power: A less formal, synonymous term.
  • Solar electricity: Specifically denotes the electrical output from solar conversion.
Related Phrases
  • "To harness solar power": To capture and utilize energy from the sun.
    • The goal is to harness solar power more efficiently.
  • "Solar-powered" (adj): Describing a device or system that operates using solar energy.
    • She bought a solar-powered calculator.
    • The village uses solar-powered water pumps.
Notes on Meaning
  • The definition notes that while a vast amount of solar energy reaches Earth (quantified by the solar constant), historically, only a small fraction has been utilized. "Solar power" specifically refers to the portion that is technologically captured and used.
Noun
  1. energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
    • the amount of energy falling on the earth is given by the solar constant, but very little use has been made of solar energy

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