renewable energy

American  

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.

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renewable energy British  

noun

1. another name for alternative energy

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Etymology

Origin of renewable energy

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Because this process consumes significant amounts of energy, DAC facilities are generally most practical in locations with abundant renewable energy resources.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

China’s electricity largely comes from coal and renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Both Papadopoulos and Krull say falling costs and improvements in battery technology and storage are making it cheaper and easier to power the electric grid with renewable energy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In countries like Egypt, where sunlight is ample and the price of oil has created a massive burden on consumers, renewable energy is an absolute necessity.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

As several of those leading the way in renewable energy have reminded us, this willingness to take risks and to commit ourselves to change are, in themselves, renewable resources.

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