solar panel system
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solar panel system
A technical system that converts solar energy into another form of energy, usually into electrical energy (photovoltaic system) or into heat (solar thermal system).
Wir haben eine Solaranlage auf dem Dach, um unseren eigenen Strom zu erzeugen.
We have a solar panel system on the roof to generate our own electricity.
The word is made up of 'solar' (related to the sun) and 'Anlage' (a technical installation or system). So it is literally a 'sun system.'
Eine Solaranlage ist eine Investition in saubere Energie.
A solar panel system is an investment in clean energy.
The article is 'die' because the base word is 'die Anlage' (the system/installation). With compound nouns, the last word always determines the article.
Die neue Solaranlage ist viel effizienter als das alte Modell.
The new solar panel system is much more efficient than the old model.
Common verbs in connection with solar panel systems are 'installieren' (to install), 'montieren' (to mount), 'betreiben' (to operate), and 'warten' (to maintain).
Eine Fachfirma wird die Solaranlage nächste Woche installieren.
A specialist company will install the solar panel system next week.
Solar panel systems are usually located 'auf dem Dach' (on the roof). This combination is very common.
Immer mehr Häuser in unserer Straße haben eine Solaranlage auf dem Dach.
More and more houses on our street have a solar panel system on the roof.
photovoltaics
'die Photovoltaik' and 'die Solaranlage' are closely related, but they are not the same thing. They are easy to confuse because a solar panel system often works with photovoltaics. 'Photovoltaik' means the technology or process in which sunlight is converted directly into electricity. 'Solaranlage' means the actual system on a roof or property. In addition, a 'Solaranlage' can produce not only electricity, but also heat. When you are talking about the technology, 'Photovoltaik' fits. When you are talking about the visible system on a house, 'Solaranlage' fits.
Nach der Arbeit haben die Eltern eine neue Solaranlage auf dem Dach gesehen.
After work, the parents saw a new solar panel system on the roof.
Im Beratungsgespräch erklärt die Firma die Vorteile der Photovoltaik.
During the consultation, the company explains the advantages of photovoltaics.