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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Perez, 79, who has been in office since 2009, beat challenger and renewable energy magnate Enrique Riquelme in the election by picking up 65% of the votes.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Both Papadopoulos and Krull say falling costs and improvements in battery technology and storage are making it cheaper and easier to power the electric grid with renewable energy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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