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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BP anticipates a write-down of up to $5 billion due to its renewable energy investments as it shifts focus back to fossil fuels.

From Barron's

The funding comes from a government scheme to encourage investment in renewable energy.

From BBC

BP isn’t even waiting for its new CEO to start before taking a big charge over its push into renewable energy.

From MarketWatch

In a statement late Monday, the Danish renewable energy company said a judge had granted a preliminary injunction that allows the Revolution Wind project to restart immediately, while underlying lawsuits challenging the orders progress.

From The Wall Street Journal

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