solar energy

/ˌsoʊlər ˌɛnərdʒi/

/ˈsʌʊlə ˈɛnədʒi/

Other forms: solar energies

Definitions of solar energy

1. noun

   energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
   “the amount of energy falling on the earth is given by the solar constant, but very little use has been made of solar energy”

   synonyms: solar power

   type of:

   alternative energy

   energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment