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Is the word solar the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "solar" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the "l" is typically a "dark L" (velarized), and the final "r" is often a soft tap or nearly silent in certain dialects. In Continental Portuguese, the "l" is more dental/alveolar, and the word is pronounced with a different rhythmic stress due to the way Portuguese speakers in Portugal reduce unstressed vowels in the surrounding sentence.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A energia solar está ficando muito popular no Brasil. (Solar energy is becoming very popular in Brazil.)
  2. O sistema solar é composto por oito planetas. (The solar system is composed of eight planets.)
  3. Instalar painéis solares ajuda a economizar na conta de luz. (Installing solar panels helps to save on the electricity bill.)
  4. A radiação solar pode queimar a pele se você não usar protetor. (Solar radiation can burn your skin if you don't use sunscreen.)
  5. O aquecimento solar é uma ótima opção para casas de praia. (Solar heating is a great option for beach houses.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. A energia solar está a tornar-se muito popular em Portugal. (Solar energy is becoming very popular in Portugal.)
  2. O sistema solar é constituído por oito planetas. (The solar system is constituted by eight planets.)
  3. Instalar painéis solares ajuda a poupar na conta da eletricidade. (Installing solar panels helps to save on the electricity bill.)
  4. A radiação solar pode queimar a pele se não utilizar protetor. (Solar radiation can burn your skin if you do not use sunscreen.)
  5. O aquecimento solar é uma excelente opção para casas de veraneio. (Solar heating is an excellent option for summer homes.)