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Relating to the sun or its energy; functioning with the help of solar energy.
Die Gemeinde fördert die Installation solarer Anlagen zur Stromerzeugung auf privaten Dächern.
The municipality supports the installation of solar systems for generating electricity on private roofs.
The word 'solar' comes from the Latin word 'sol,' which means 'Sonne' (sun). So anything that is 'solar' has directly to do with the sun or its energy.
Die Raumsonde nutzt solare Strahlung für ihre Messungen.
The space probe uses solar radiation for its measurements.
'Solar' is used almost exclusively in the context of energy and technology. Common combinations are 'solare Energie' (solar energy), 'solare Wärme' (solar heat), and 'solarer Strom' (solar electricity).
Viele Haushalte heizen ihr Wasser mit solarer Energie.
Many households heat their water with solar energy.
Very often, 'solar' is not used as an independent adjective, but as the first part of a compound noun: 'Solar-'. Examples are 'Solaranlage' (solar system/solar installation), 'Solarzelle' (solar cell), 'Solarstrom' (solar power), or 'Solarpark' (solar farm).
Auf dem Dach wurde eine neue Solaranlage installiert.
A new solar system was installed on the roof.
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'solar' and 'sonnig' both have to do with the sun, but they are used in different situations. 'solar' sounds more technical and describes things that work with solar energy or relate to the sun. 'sonnig' mainly describes weather, places, or days with lots of sunshine. Learners may confuse the words because both come from the topic of the sun. Remember: a system or device can be 'solar', while a day or a balcony is 'sonnig'.
Auf dem Dach installiert die Familie eine solare Anlage für warmes Wasser.
The family is installing a solar system on the roof for hot water.
Am Montag bleibt das Wetter sonnig und trocken.
On Monday, the weather will stay sunny and dry.