Synonyms

renewable energy

American

noun

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.

renewable energy British

noun

another name for alternative energy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of renewable energy

First recorded in 1970–75

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renewable energy

However, demand for renewable energy is expected to be supported by data centers seeking to cut carbon emissions and hedge against potential increases in electricity tariffs, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

About 3.1 GW of renewable energy projects have been registered, potentially generating 12 billion ringgit-14 billion ringgit in solar project construction work, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

He says an abundance of renewable energy from wind farms later in the century will make heating them relatively cheap and will cut down on air miles.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Because electricity provides the energy needed to drive the reactions, the approach could eventually be combined with renewable energy sources to support more sustainable chemical manufacturing.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

These rising renewable energy employment figures, along with accomplishments such as those in Australia, are truly encouraging.

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

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