solar powered

Energized by sunlight

Solar powered describes something that derives its energy from sunlight, typically through photovoltaic cells that convert solar radiation into electricity.

The term applies to devices ranging from calculators to entire buildings: a solar powered water heater, solar powered streetlights.

Also spelled solar-powered.

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clean energy · energy · cells · rooftop · battery · grid · net metering · inverter · sustainable · clean · watts · silicon · rays · charging · off-grid · off the grid · sunshine · eco-friendly

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energy source

solar poweredbattery powered

Runs on stored electricity

hydroelectric · coal-fired · plug-in · geothermal

environmental impact

solar poweredcoal burning

Combusting fossilized carbon fuel

polluting · dirty energy

energy independence

solar poweredplugged in

Attached to power source

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G