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solar panel
noun
Definition
A panel designed to absorb the sun's rays and convert them into electricity.
In a sentence
“The cost of solar panels has fallen by more than 90 per cent over the past two decades.”
Synonyms
photovoltaic panelPV panel
Common collocations
- install solar panels
- solar panel array
- rooftop solar panel
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