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

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Etymology

Origin of renewable energy

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Battery energy storage systems—which store electricity and release it when needed—could be the next frontier, seeing as they are a critical enabler of renewable energy generation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It also wants customers to benefit more from the cheaper running costs of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

China is the world's biggest consumer of coal and the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, even as it installs renewable energy capacity at record speed.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Still, battery storage, which is at a relatively early stage of adoption, isn’t a limitation for growth in renewable energy, said Molchanov of Raymond James.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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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