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

After almost 20 years in power, Swinney defended his party's record in government, pointing to falling child poverty levels in Scotland, unemployment rates and growth in the renewable energy sector.

From BBC

Britain produced a record-high amount of electricity from renewable energy last year, a study revealed on Friday.

From Barron's

Reeves said the insulation scheme - called the Energy Company Obligation - would be scrapped, and for three years, renewable energy projects will be 75%-funded by general taxation instead of a levy on energy bills.

From BBC

They are used in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, magnets for wind turbines, semiconductors for electronics, and solar panels for renewable energy.

From Science Daily

Yet even that effort pales against China’s push on renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal