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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As the world shifts toward electrification and renewable energy, demand for lithium has surged dramatically.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

A global rush to add renewable energy as oil-and-gas prices rise is a boon for the country that dominates green-technology manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

So when he received a lump sum on retirement a decade or so ago, he invested in renewable energy: solar panels on the roof, a home battery and a heat pump.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Stegra, formerly known as H2 Green Steel, is building a large-scale steel mill in northern Sweden that will replace the coal traditionally used for iron ore-based steelmaking with hydrogen produced from renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Dozens of cities in the United States are now following suit, pledging to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2050 or sooner.

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