B2 noun Neutral

renewable

/rɪˈnjuːəbl/

A renewable refers to a source of energy that is naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, or rain. In modern contexts, it is most commonly used in the plural form, 'renewables,' to describe the industry or the technologies used to generate clean power.

Beispiele

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1

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

2

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

3

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
renewability
Verb
renew
Adverb
renewably
Adjektiv
renewable
Verwandt
renewal
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Merkhilfe

Look at the word: Re-new-able. It is something that is 'able' to be 'new' again.

Schnelles Quiz

The country is trying to reduce its dependence on coal by investing heavily in _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: renewables

Beispiele

1

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

everyday

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

2

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

formal

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

3

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

informal

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

4

The integration of renewables into the national grid requires sophisticated energy storage solutions.

academic

The integration of renewables into the national grid requires sophisticated energy storage solutions.

5

Investors are increasingly moving their capital away from oil and toward high-growth renewables.

business

Investors are increasingly moving their capital away from oil and toward high-growth renewables.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
renewability
Verb
renew
Adverb
renewably
Adjektiv
renewable
Verwandt
renewal

Häufige Kollokationen

invest in renewables invest in renewables
transition to renewables transition to renewables
reliance on renewables reliance on renewables
share of renewables share of renewables
percentage of renewables percentage of renewables

Häufige Phrasen

the rise of renewables

the rise of renewables

future of renewables

future of renewables

mixed with renewables

mixed with renewables

Wird oft verwechselt mit

renewable vs recyclable

Recyclable refers to materials (like paper) that can be processed for reuse, whereas renewable refers to energy sources (like wind) that never run out.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'renewable' is frequently used as an adjective (e.g., 'renewable energy'), in environmental and policy discussions, it is very common to use the plural noun 'renewables' to refer to the collective group of green energy sources.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the singular 'a renewable' when they actually mean the general category, which should be the plural 'renewables'.

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Merkhilfe

Look at the word: Re-new-able. It is something that is 'able' to be 'new' again.

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Wortherkunft

From the prefix 're-' (again) + the word 'new' + the suffix '-able' (capable of).

Grammatikmuster

Most commonly used in the plural form 'renewables'. Followed by the preposition 'in' when discussing investment (e.g., investment in renewables). Often functions as a countable noun when comparing different types.
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Kultureller Kontext

The term is central to global discussions on climate change, the 'Green New Deal,' and the transition away from a carbon-based economy.

Schnelles Quiz

The country is trying to reduce its dependence on coal by investing heavily in _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: renewables

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individual

C1

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appropriately

B2

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region

B2

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resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

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I

A1

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