renewable energy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of renewable energy
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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It consists of a regulated utility that serves 6 million customers in Florida, and an unregulated unit that is focused on renewable energy, including solar and wind power.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
South Korea has committed to a goal of 100 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
As solar panels lose their ability to generate electricity after sunset, one major challenge remains for renewable energy: how to store solar power for use later, whether during cloudy weather or overnight.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Work for America will recruit Americans for moon-shot projects on renewable energy, cancer research, AI ethics and quantum computing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
One of the most encouraging developments has come out of Australia, where renewable energy now generates enough power to run 70 percent of Australian homes.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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