1
: of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
2
: measured by the earth's course in relation to the sun
a solar year
also
: relating to or reckoned by solar time
3
a
: produced or operated by the action of the sun's light or heat
solar energy
b
: utilizing the sun's rays especially to produce heat or electricity
a solar house
also
: of or relating to such utilization
solar design
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As the current solar cycle inches toward its peak, space forecasters have projected that residents across the United States can expect an increase in stunning celestial displays through next summer.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the South China Morning Post, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has urged solar companies to avoid pursuing needless scale.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The case involves a lucrative arrangement for Adani Green Energy Ltd. and another firm to sell 12 gigawatts of solar power to the Indian government — enough to light millions of homes and businesses.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Whitefish Bay is looking to add solar to the library's roof.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the South China Morning Post, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has urged solar companies to avoid pursuing needless scale.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The case involves a lucrative arrangement for Adani Green Energy Ltd. and another firm to sell 12 gigawatts of solar power to the Indian government — enough to light millions of homes and businesses.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Whitefish Bay is looking to add solar to the library's roof.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Solar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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solar
adjective
so·lar
ˈsō-lər 
-ˌlär
1
: of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
2
: measured by the earth's course in relation to the sun
solar time
solar year
3
a
: produced or operated by the action of the sun's light or heat
solar energy
b
: using the sun's rays especially to produce heat or electricity
a solar house
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