1.
sunlight, solar rays
Light from the sun.
2.
solar (energy/power)
Energy derived from the sun, commonly used in compounds related to solar power.
太陽光で発電する。
Generate electricity using solar power.
屋根に太陽光パネルを設置した。
I installed solar panels on the roof.
太陽光発電は再生可能エネルギーの一つだ。
Solar power generation is one type of renewable energy.
USAGE: 太陽光 refers to sunlight and is commonly used in the context of solar energy production.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 太陽光発電 (solar power generation)
- 太陽光パネル (solar panel)
- 太陽光発電所 (solar power plant)
- 太陽光エネルギー (solar energy)
RENEWABLE ENERGY TERMS:
- 太陽光発電 - solar power
- 風力発電 - wind power
- 水力発電 - hydroelectric power
- 地熱発電 - geothermal power
CONTEXT: Japan has significantly increased solar power adoption after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear crisis.