a panel exposed to radiation from the sun, used to heat water or, when mounted with solar cells, to produce electricity direct, esp for powering instruments in satellites
solar panel in American English
a large, thin panel consisting of an array of solar cells, often attached to artificial satellites, rooftops, etc. to generate electricity directly from sunlight
solar panel in Electrical Engineering
(soʊlər pænəl)
Word forms: (regular plural) solar panels
noun
(Electrical engineering: Semiconductor and electronic circuitry)
A solar panel is a panel exposed to radiation from the sun, that is used to heat water or, whenmounted with solar cells, to produce electricity.
The solar panel charges a battery during the day that powers our proprietary light bulbs which automaticallycome on via a light sensor and timer system at night.
The solar panel has high efficiency crystalline solar cells, and is easy to install and completelymaintenance free.
A solar panel is a panel exposed to radiation from the sun, that is used to heat water or, whenmounted with solar cells, to produce electricity.
Examples of 'solar panel' in a sentence
solar panel
You can make electricity by using solar panels and windmills.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
What needs will they fulfil when solar panels and snazzy heat pumps do all the work?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Is the electricity produced by a solar panel different from other sources?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Power bills would be reduced considerably by covering these roofs with efficient solar panels.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Do solar panels still produce power on cloudy days?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It also has an optional solar panel roof that helps to charge the car and keeps the interior cool.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars address the damage consumption has caused.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There were wind turbines and solar panels on the roof, he said.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Its lightweight shelters have insulation, solar panels for electricity and can last for up to three years.
The Sun (2013)
Provided you comply with these requirements, you should be able to put solar panels on your roof.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
As a result, the house now comes with solar panels on the roof and a gym in the basement.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But plants don't produce as much usable electricity as solar panels because of how they each move their excited electrons.
Christianity Today (2000)
The country's conservative government has passed a law to levy charges on homes or small businesses that produce electricity from solar panels.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We don't have solar panels on the roof and we drive a car that is not a hybrid but is still reasonable.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The batteries are charged by 65 sq ft of solar panels on the roof that produce more energy than the car actually uses.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Can I install solar panels on my roof?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A firm has quoted 6,500 to put solar panels on my roof.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Around 800,000 homes have solar panels, which produce electricity from the sun.
The Sun (2016)
He said: 'We need to build solar panels on forecourt roofs to power the plug sockets.
The Sun (2008)
The new plant will employ 400 people and produce enough solar panels each year to power 80,000 homes.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Builders will no longer be forced to install solar panels, heat pumps and other measures to reduce the need for new homes to use fossil fuels.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Banks and shops will be encouraged to offer loans of 10,000 per home to householders who install solar panels, heat pumps and insulation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His only nod to modernity are solar panels that provide electricity for the internet, which enables him to download DIY tips.