While the total installed price of solar has continued to decline, the price of the solar panels or modules themselves has remained relatively flat since 2012, indicating a decline in non-module costs. Credit: LBNL.
defense. 1  the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made. 2  the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made. 3  a defendant and his or her counsel.
: a defense by which the defendant reduces the amount of damages of which he or she is liable â compare complete defense in this entry b: a basis upon which an obligor of a negotiable instrument may avoid liability under the instrument