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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Even though renewable energy is generating more electricity than ever before, the relatively cheap running costs of wind and solar are not fully reflected in people's bills.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Find insight on demand for renewable energy sources and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Find insight on crude futures, U.S. commercia crude stocks, demand for renewable energy sources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

For too many years, Americans and the rest of the world have let such wise words about all aspects of renewable energy go unheard.

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