De zonne-energie
Example: Steeds meer huizen gebruiken zonne-energie om elektriciteit te maken.
Definition
"De zonne-energie" refers to the energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which is used to generate electricity or heat. It is a renewable and sustainable form of energy commonly utilized in solar panels and other technologies to power homes and devices.
Etymology
The term "de zonne-energie" comes from Dutch, where "zonne" means "solar" or "of the sun" and "energie" means "energy." It literally translates to "solar energy." The concept has been known since ancient times when people used sunlight for warmth, but the modern term emerged with the development of solar power technology in the 20th century.
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"De zonne-energie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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