renewable energy

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.

renewable energy

noun

1. another name for alternative energy

Word History and Origins

Origin of renewable energy¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Such a model could greatly reduce the environmental impact of fluorine-based chemicals that play essential roles in medicine, electronics, and renewable energy systems.

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Australia has poured billions of dollars into solar power, wind turbines and green manufacturing and pledged to become a renewable energy superpower.

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With abundant onshore and offshore wind power, Britain is among Europe's leaders in renewable energy but still relies on natural gas for more than a third of its energy mix.

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However, while the UK is one of Europe's biggest producers of renewable energy, it remains dependent on costly gas, which represents more than a third of its energy mix.

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Over the past five years, a quieter lifeline has emerged: renewable energy.

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