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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But surging energy prices are expected to impact the world's second-largest economy less than most other countries, due to its massive oil reserves and alternative energy sources.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Thailand plans to freeze cooking gas prices until May, and encourage consumers to use alternative energy sources, like biodiesel and benzene.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Big oil billionaires reward politicians for restricting these alternative energy sources.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The project also explored alternative energy storage systems, including supercritical CO2 turbines and thermal battery solutions, which could support power balancing beyond conventional electrical batteries.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Thailand plans to freeze cooking gas prices until May, and encourage consumers to use alternative energy sources, like biodiesel and benzene.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Big oil billionaires reward politicians for restricting these alternative energy sources.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The project also explored alternative energy storage systems, including supercritical CO2 turbines and thermal battery solutions, which could support power balancing beyond conventional electrical batteries.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Alternative energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20energy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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