renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
Examples of renewable in a Sentence
a renewable life insurance policy
Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.
Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
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At the global level, renewable power covered the entire net increase in electricity generation.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
As the demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics continues to grow, researchers are searching for battery technologies that can store more energy, cost less, and last longer than today’s lithium-ion batteries.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
The push for community solar in Boise comes amid growing restrictions on renewable energy across Ada County, where commissioners voted last year to dramatically tighten rules on where large-scale solar panel arrays can be built.
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Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
Ireland, for instance, has instituted a mandate requiring 80% new renewable energy for new data centers.
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Sasha Luccioni,
Time,
3 July 2026
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
As the demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics continues to grow, researchers are searching for battery technologies that can store more energy, cost less, and last longer than today’s lithium-ion batteries.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
The push for community solar in Boise comes amid growing restrictions on renewable energy across Ada County, where commissioners voted last year to dramatically tighten rules on where large-scale solar panel arrays can be built.
—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
Ireland, for instance, has instituted a mandate requiring 80% new renewable energy for new data centers.
—
Sasha Luccioni,
Time,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for renewable
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renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being renewed
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures
renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands
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