alternative energy
noun
variants
or less commonly alternative power
: usable power (such as heat or electricity) that comes from a renewable or green resource
alternative energy sources/technology
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Among alternative energy sources, hydrogen production remains codependent in the short-term on natural gas supplies.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
At times, though, British potential for forward-looking, visionary pilots involving hydrogen – and other alternative energy generation technologies – is stifled by the lack of an effective subsidy framework.
—Wired Consulting, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2019
This may involve investing in resilient infrastructure, adopting energy-efficient practices and exploring alternative energy sources that can provide stability during periods of high demand or supply fluctuations.
—Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
With winter approaching, Moldova swiftly had to arrange alternative energy supplies from Europe.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
At times, though, British potential for forward-looking, visionary pilots involving hydrogen – and other alternative energy generation technologies – is stifled by the lack of an effective subsidy framework.
—Wired Consulting, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2019
This may involve investing in resilient infrastructure, adopting energy-efficient practices and exploring alternative energy sources that can provide stability during periods of high demand or supply fluctuations.
—Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
With winter approaching, Moldova swiftly had to arrange alternative energy supplies from Europe.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Alternative energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20energy. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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