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

"We already have a backlog of renewable energy projects that are waiting for grid connections," and the timelines are potentially "much shorter" than for fossil fuel projects.

From Barron's

Countries may invest in local production if they have oil, gas or coal resources, or double down on renewable energy or nuclear power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Achieving that security will require building nuclear power plants, rolling out renewable energy and accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, according to Goldman Sachs economists.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, offshore and marine company Seatrium’s order wins might improve, as higher oil prices tend to drive oil and renewable energy producers to accelerate or add to projects.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was driven in part by pent-up demand to replace aging infrastructure and meet state-driven renewable energy mandates, the research firm noted.

From The Wall Street Journal