太陽光(たいようこう)

たいようこう
noun
sunlight, solar (energy)
1. sunlight, solar rays
Light from the sun.
太陽光(たいようこう)がまぶしい。
The sunlight is blinding.
太陽光(たいようこう)が部屋(へや)に差(さ)し込(こ)んでいる。
Sunlight is streaming into the room.
It's not good for your skin to be exposed to sunlight for a long time.
2. solar (energy/power)
Energy derived from the sun, commonly used in compounds related to solar power.
太陽光(たいようこう)で発電(はつでん)する。
Generate electricity using solar power.
屋根(やね)に太陽光(たいようこう)パネルを設置(せっち)した。
I installed solar panels on the roof.
Solar power generation is one type of renewable energy.

Usage: 太陽光(たいようこう) refers to sunlight and is commonly used in the context of solar energy production.

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Context: Japan has significantly increased solar power adoption after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear crisis.