What does the cryptic crossword clue "Academic check into potentially free form of energy (7)" mean?

The definition is "Academic". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CH (synonym="check, in chess") in SOLAR (synonym="potentially free form of energy") = SCHOLAR; definition: "Academic" The answer is SCHOLAR.

Academic check into potentially free form of energy (7)

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