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Solar Power

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Solar power refers to harnessing sunlight and converting it into usable electrical or thermal energy using solar panels or solar collectors.