Climate and Atmosphere
Definition(s)
Energy deriving from sources that do not rely on fuels of which there are only finite stocks. The most widely used renewable source is hydroelectric power; other renewable sources are biomass energy, solar energy, tidal energy, wave energy, and wind energy. (Source: GEMET/UVAROV)
Hierarchy
Broader: energy
Related terms:
alternative energy
clean energy
non-conventional energy
sustainable energy
green power
modern energy
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