renewables

plural noun

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

Example Sentences

“As renewables’ role in electricity systems rises in many countries, policymakers need to pay close attention to supply chain security and grid integration challenges.”

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Renewables won’t fully replace nuclear or coal, but their presence injects diversity into the energy mix.

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Batteries are now playing their part in renewables too, helping regulate energy generated from all sorts of sources to make sure that electricity flows even when the sun doesn’t shine or when turbines stand still.

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A major German renewables company, Enertrag, aims to build one of the world’s biggest green hydrogen plants, called Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, on the Atlantic coast of Namibia, Germany’s former colony in southwestern Africa.

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For years, China has invested heavily in what President Xi Jinping calls "high-quality development", which covers industries from renewables to AI.

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