The solar panel
Example: Solar panel converts sunlight into electrical energy
Definition
"The solar panel" refers to a device composed of multiple photovoltaic cells designed to capture sunlight and convert it into electrical energy, commonly used in renewable energy systems to provide clean and sustainable power.
Etymology
The term "solar panel" combines "solar," derived from the Latin word 'solaris' meaning 'of the sun,' and "panel," indicating a flat, typically rectangular component. The phrase emerged with the development of photovoltaic technology in the 20th century to describe surfaces that harness solar energy.
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"The solar panel" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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