solar power

/ˌsoʊlər ˌpaʊər/
/ˈsʌʊlə ˈpaʊə/
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Definitions of solar power
  1. noun
    energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
    synonyms: solar energy
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    type of:
    alternative energy
    energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
Pronunciation
US
/ˌsoʊlər ˌpaʊər/
UK
/ˈsʌʊlə ˈpaʊə/
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