renewable energy

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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.

Origin of renewable energy

1
First recorded in 1970–75
  • Also called soft energy.

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British Dictionary definitions for renewable energy

renewable energy

noun
  1. another name for alternative energy

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