I would say true because he treats her like dirt.
I think because he has very little energy remaining and has been out in the cold for too long.
Simply put, a solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. (Photovoltaic simply means they convert sunlight into electricity.)
I believe it's false but I'm not 100% sure.