From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsolar panelˌsolar ˈpanel noun [countable]  TPWa piece of equipment, usually kept on a roof, that collects and uses the sun’s energy to heat water or make electricity
                                                    
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solar panel• As the rocket staged the shield was finally ripped away from the rocket, taking the solar panel with it. 
