ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Definition & Meaning

alternative energy

energy, as solar, wind, or nuclear energy, that can replace or supplement traditional fossil-fuel sources, as coal, oil, and natural gas.

alternative energy

a form of energy derived from a natural source, such as the sun, wind, tides, or waves Also calledrenewable energy

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First recorded in 1970–75

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Once the darling of alternative energy advocates, the electric vehicles are now the unlikely target of political violence.

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Teslas, once the darling of alternative energy advocates, are now the unlikely target of political violence.

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And Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine left Germany scrambling for alternative energy sources.

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This is down to two factors - the increasing energy bills and the spread of alternative energy sources.

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For more than half a century, concerns about oil shortages or a damaged climate have spurred governments to invest in alternative energy sources.

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