renewable energy

NOUN

energy from undepletable source

Synonyms

WEAK

geothermal power hydroelectricity renewable resource solar energy solar power wave power wind power

Example Sentences

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Because this process consumes significant amounts of energy, DAC facilities are generally most practical in locations with abundant renewable energy resources.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Real Madrid is owned entirely by members who elect the president, with this the first presidential election in 20 years to feature a challenger - renewable energy magnate Enrique Riquelme.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In countries like Egypt, where sunlight is ample and the price of oil has created a massive burden on consumers, renewable energy is an absolute necessity.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Battery energy storage systems—which store electricity and release it when needed—could be the next frontier, seeing as they are a critical enabler of renewable energy generation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

One of the most encouraging developments has come out of Australia, where renewable energy now generates enough power to run 70 percent of Australian homes.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler