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

China’s electricity largely comes from coal and renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Alex Papadopoulos, president of Egea SRI, says renewable energy has become profitable and globally mainstream in the past three years.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

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