solar-powered
Runs on sunlight
Solar-powered describes something that runs on energy from sunlight, typically converted to electricity through photovoltaic cells: a solar-powered calculator, solar-powered streetlights.
The term applies to anything from small devices to entire buildings or vehicles that derive their energy from the sun rather than conventional power sources.
technology
Light-to-electricity converting
- inverterChanges DC to AC
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- monocrystallineHaving unbroken crystal lattice
- polycrystallineHaving many crystal grains
sustainability
Capable of restoration
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
photovoltaic
Light-to-electricity converting
- inverterChanges DC to AC
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- monocrystallineHaving unbroken crystal lattice
renewable
Capable of restoration
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
insolation
Solar radiation received
- Digital WatchesCasio, G-Shock, smartwatch, LCD display, LED display
- property traitsspacious, cozy, rundown, dilapidated, vacant
- technical adjectivesadjustable, modular, portable, durable, automated
- Ecodesignbiodegradable, biomimicry, circular economy, cradle-to-cradle, eco-friendly
energy source
solar-poweredcoal-fired
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gas-powered · diesel-powered · nuclear-powered · oil-fired · non-renewable
power, powerful, empower, solar, powerless, powered, solarize, solarization, solarized