renewable energy

American  

noun

1. any naturally occurring, theoretically inexhaustible source of energy, as biomass, solar, wind, tidal, wave, and hydroelectric power, that is not derived from fossil or nuclear fuel.

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renewable energy British  

noun

1. another name for alternative energy

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Etymology

Origin of renewable energy

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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renewable energy

Power for the race comes from renewable energy and there is partial use of existing buildings around the site.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Scientists have already acknowledged that this scenario has become implausible based on recent trends in renewable energy, climate policies and actual greenhouse gas emissions, and planned to retire RCP8.5 from the next international climate report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Utilities generally prove compliance through renewable energy certificates, or RECs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

European software investor Copilot Capital has acquired a majority stake in Green Eagle Solutions, which provides programs used to automate renewable energy operations, according to an emailed news release.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

The United States and the rest of the world must turn to renewable energy, also called green energy.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler