solar energy
die Sonnenenergie
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solar energy
Energy obtained from the radiation of the sun. It can be converted into heat or electric power using solar technology.
Immer mehr Haushalte nutzen Sonnenenergie, um ihre Stromkosten zu senken.
More and more households are using solar energy to lower their electricity costs.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Sonnenenergie |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Sonnenenergie | – |
| accusative | die Sonnenenergie | – |
| dative | der Sonnenenergie | – |
| genitive | der Sonnenenergie | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of 'die Sonne' (the sun), the linking element '-n-', and 'die Energie' (energy). So it literally means 'energy from the sun.'
Die Nutzung von Sonnenenergie wird staatlich gefördert.
The use of solar energy is subsidized by the government.
The word element 'Sonnen-' is used for many terms in the field of solar technology. Examples include 'der Sonnenkollektor' (solar collector), 'der Sonnenstrom' (solar electricity), or 'die Sonnenwärme' (solar heat).
Unser Haus wird mit Sonnenwärme geheizt.
Our house is heated with solar heat.
In connection with 'Sonnenenergie' (solar energy), the verbs 'nutzen' (to use), 'gewinnen' (to obtain), 'erzeugen' (to generate), and 'speichern' (to store) are often used.
Mit Solaranlagen auf dem Dach kann man Sonnenenergie gewinnen.
With solar panels on the roof, you can obtain solar energy.
