solarenergy
nounUK /ˈsəʊlə ˈenədʒi/
US /ˈsoʊlər ˈenərdʒi/
Power that comes from the sun and can be used to make electricity or heat.
Our house uses solarenergy to heat the water.
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2. Energy from the sun that plants use to make food.
Plants turn solarenergy into food through photosynthesis.
3. Heat and light given off by the sun.
The solarenergy warmed the beach all afternoon.
4. Power collected by solar panels for homes and buildings.
The school installed solarenergy panels on its roof.