"solar-powered" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} solar-powered (not comparable)
  1. Of an engine, vehicle, device, etc., deriving its energy from sunlight through the use of solar cells. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Electricity, Sun
    Sense id: en-solar-powered-en-adj-zC592QyJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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