Talking about Energy and Power: English Vocabulary List

the electricity produced by means of turbines and other machinery

"Wind power is clean."

"Investing in wind power is a key strategy for many countries aiming to transition to renewable energy sources."

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

"Solar power is renewable."

"Solar power is a renewable energy source that converts sunlight into electricity without producing pollution."

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

"Coal is used to make energy."

"Many power stations still burn coal to generate electricity for millions of homes."

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

"The fuse stopped electricity."

"A fuse is a safety device that breaks the circuit when too much current flows through it."

natural sources that are capable of restoring themselves

"Sun is renewable resource."

"Solar energy is a renewable resource that can help reduce our dependence on harmful fossil fuels."

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

"Oil is nonrenewable."

"Oil and coal are nonrenewable resources which means they will eventually run out and cannot be replaced quickly."

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

"The plane was already low on fuel."

"The car needs more fuel to complete the long journey across the country."

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

"Coal is fossil fuel."

"Burning fossil fuel releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, which contributes significantly to global warming."

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

"The wind turbine generates electricity."

"The wind turbine's blades rotated slowly generating clean energy for the village below the hill."