B2adjectiveenvironmentspace
US/ˈsoʊ.lər/
UK/ˈsəʊ.lə/
connected with the sun, or using the sun's light and heat to make energy
In context
Ninh Thuận has become a major center for solar energy in Vietnam.
Our electricity bill dropped by half after we put solar panels on the roof.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
Words that go with solar
adjective + noun
- solar powerThe village now gets most of its electricity from solar power.
- solar panelA single solar panel can charge a phone and a lamp.
- solar energyInvestment in solar energy grew quickly last year.
- solar systemThere are eight planets in our solar system.
- solar farmA huge solar farm was built on the dry land outside the city.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We use sun energy to heat water.Correct: We use solar energy to heat water.