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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
renewability
Verb
renew
Adverb
renewably
Adjective
renewable
Related
renewal
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: renewables

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
renewability
Verb
renew
Adverb
renewably
Adjective
renewable
Related
renewal

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

the rise of renewables

the rise of renewables

future of renewables

future of renewables

mixed with renewables

mixed with renewables

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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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Cultural Context

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: renewables

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