solar array
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- noun
- /ˈsoʊlər əˈreɪ/
- Specialized
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instalación solar
- Our school is considering a solar array to promote sustainability and lower energy bills.
Examples
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The International Space Station makes extensive use of solar arrays to generate electrical energy to maintain the operational status of the ISS, the ongoing experiments, and the crew.
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The GPS-PTT unit power source consisted of a solar array with a rechargeable battery (operational life = 2-3 years).
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P four and P six solar array, no visible damage.
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Finally, a set of strings forms a solar array.
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But open space all over the state is being covered with these solar arrays.
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There are a number of solar array orientation maps accessible on the Internet.
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The team was also honored at the race for designing the most effective solar array.
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The largest photovoltaic solar array in the United States is the Nellis Air Force Base array in Nevada.
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The community installed a large solar array on the roof to generate clean energy.
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A solar array can significantly reduce electricity costs by using sunlight to power homes.
Synonyms
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A device that uses sunlight to make electricity
A device with many small panels that changes sunlight into electricity
A system that makes electricity from sunlight using solar panels
How Powerful
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'solar' means relating to the sun and 'array' denotes an arrangement or collection, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer an arranged set of sun-related devices (e.g. panels) that generate power. This modifier+noun pattern is a common, cross-linguistic construction and therefore immediately comprehensible without prior exposure.
Etymology
The compound solar array combines solar, from the 'sun', and array, meaning a neat 'group' or row. Imagine many panels laid out together to catch sunlight, so solar array means a connected set of panels that makes electricity.