renewable energy
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- noun
- /rɪˈnuːəbl ˈɛnərdʒi/
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energía renovable
- Solar panels are a popular way to harness renewable energy from the sun.
- renewable energy sources
- renewable energy technologies
- renewable energy development
This higher price then boosts what's paid to the renewable energy producers in the mix.
- This higher price then boosts what's paid to the renewable energy producers in the mix.
- We're going to help you stay in power by bringing you clean water, renewable energy and new highways.
- We are able to produce renewable energy at parity to the grid prices.
- He's focusing mostly on renewable energy, universal social protection and job creation.
- And really fracking has allowed us to be become a little disconnected from the renewable energy discussion.
- They had a one of, if not the biggest investment in green energy and renewable energy.
- And, and this idea, you know, that there is this one thing, but you could have renewable energy and nuclear energy for the whole world today.
- There was a state mandated requirement that they focus on switching over to renewable energy.
- And remember that you can scale up the use of renewable energy and scale up the use of fossil fuels.
- And, you know, a lot of people are not ready to say, well, let's just, you know, shut down energy right now and replace it with renewable energy.
Examples
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Some of the world's largest and most profitable companies from Apple to Facebook to Google are converting their operations to renewable energy.
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We must find a way to produce cheap renewable energy and make it available to those that need it.
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Well, it's a pretty great place in terms of renewable energy sources.
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We can have a world with clean air and water, renewable energy, and food that can keep us healthy.
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In the longer term, India must develop a major market for the use of renewable energy technologies.
Academic text (1999) -
We're going to help you stay in power by bringing you clean water, renewable energy and new highways.
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Tonight, I intend to share with you my report on our need for a national policy based on energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy sources.
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Denmark is headed for 100% renewable energy of all forms and they have the most reliable electricity in Europe.
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Nonetheless, some countries are better endowed with renewable energy resources than others.
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Making this adjustment is the master key to unlocking the future contribution of renewable energy.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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Energy from natural sources like the sun or wind that does not run out and causes little pollution
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Energy from natural sources that do not run out, like the sun or wind
How Renewable
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'energy that can be replenished' is directly and compositionally derived from 'renewable' (capable of being renewed) + 'energy' (usable power), so a learner who knows both words can infer the compound meaning. This compositional pattern is common across languages (e.g. Spanish 'energía renovable') and in technical contexts, making it readily understandable at B1.
Etymology
Renewable energy The noun renewable energy comes from the idea that renewable things can be 'renewed' or made new again, like the sun or wind that keep coming, so you can picture a windmill turning every day. That's why energy from these sources means power that 'does not run out'.