noun phrase · academic
renewable energy
UK/rɪˈnjuːəbl ˈɛnədʒi/US/rɪˈnuːəbl ˈɛnərdʒi/re·NEW·able EN·er·gy
Energy generated from natural sources that are replenished, such as wind, solar or hydro
Examples
“Investing in renewable energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels.”
“Solar panels and wind turbines are common renewable energy technologies.”
“Governments offer subsidies to encourage renewable energy projects.”
Band 8 sentence
“Transitioning to renewable energy is not only environmentally necessary but also economically advantageous in the long run.”
Collocations
- invest in renewable energy
- shift to renewable energy
- renewable energy sources
Word family
Common mistakes
renewable energies are expensive→renewable energy is expensive
invest on renewable energy→invest in renewable energy
renewable energy sources are renewable→(correct form is same)
Say it for a higher band
5solar panels→6green energy→7+renewable energy
Synonyms
clean energy
Easily confused
clean energy
“Many policymakers prefer the term 'clean energy' to emphasise low emissions.”
sustainable energy
“Sustainable energy policies consider environmental and social impacts in the long term.”
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