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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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In addition to standing charges, Burnham said investing in renewables would also bring household bills down "substantially" by breaking the link between gas and electricity prices "in this parliament".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

With the key winter months ahead, SSE’s ability to capture the higher and more volatile prices will depend on market conditions and renewables output, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The impact of wholesale gas prices on wholesale electricity prices has been damped by a shift toward electricity generated from renewables, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

"The dangers are real, but so is the hope," said Guterres, pointing to the global solar and wind energy boom, with renewables now the cheapest source of energy in most of the world.

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