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

The report came as clean-energy think tank Ember said renewable energy generated more electricity than coal in the first half of the year for the first time on record.

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“We aim to maximize renewable energy as much as possible, because this will be better for Taiwan’s security,” said Wu Chih-wei, deputy director general of Taiwan’s Energy Administration.

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Despite a 34% share slump over the past year, AES is seen as a long-term artificial intelligence play due to its renewable energy supply to major tech companies.

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Large-scale renewable energy and carbon capture projects in red states such as Wyoming, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana and North Dakota that received funding from the Energy Department were not subject to the cuts.

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Labour is focusing on building out the UK's renewable energy and is aiming for clean power to meet 95% of electricity demand by 2030.

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