renewable energy
noun[U]
ukusNATURAL RESOURCES,ENVIRONMENT
energythat isproducedusing thesun,wind, etc., or fromcrops,ratherthan usingfuelssuch asoilorcoal:
therenewableenergyindustry
renewableenergyprojects/sources/technology
Withsky-highenergypricesandincreaseddemandforrenewableenergy,developersare taking anotherlookattidalpower.
See also
alternative energy
sustainable energy
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non-renewable energy