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renewables

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plural noun

  1. sources of alternative energy, such as wind and wave power

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Their experience supports the proposition that renewables can expand without a binding quota.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

European countries are consuming less gas than in 2022 as they increasingly switch to renewables to generate electricity.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Ministers in Cardiff are proposing to bring TGC together with other existing Welsh energy schemes, such as Ynni Cymru, which aims to expand locally-owned renewables and the government's energy service.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The Indian renewables subsidiary filed for an India IPO which could raise up to 37.50 billion rupees, with proceeds earmarked for debt repayment, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

“We have an abundance of renewables, and we’re doing good with procurement, but the sun sets, the wind doesn’t blow, and that’s where reliability and stability come into question,” Doyle said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

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