renewable energy

noun2

1. •
   Energy that is collected from renewable resources, such as wind, water, or the sun, usually and especially as applied to a category of electrical generation.

   • Finally, I have the impression that there’s an element of tough-guy posturing involved — real men don’t use renewable energy, or something. — 2018
2. •
   (nonstandard) All non-fossil fuel energy sources, including those that consume limited resources; especially, nuclear power.

   • Renewable energy from nuclear, hydro, and solar sources constituted less than 10 percent of the world's energy consumption in 2009. — 2013