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renewable energy
energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power
再生可能エネルギーの普及が進んでいる。
The spread of renewable energy is progressing.
再生可能エネルギーへの転換が求められている。
A transition to renewable energy is being called for.
この地域では電力の半分を再生可能エネルギーで賄っている。
In this region, half of the electricity is supplied by renewable energy.
TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY:
- 太陽光発電 - solar power
- 風力発電 - wind power
- 水力発電 - hydroelectric power
- 地熱発電 - geothermal power
- バイオマス発電 - biomass power
ABBREVIATION:
再エネ is a common abbreviation for 再生可能エネルギー.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY:
Japan has set targets for increasing the share of 再生可能エネルギー in its energy mix as part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.
RELATED TERMS:
- 脱炭素 - decarbonization
- カーボンニュートラル - carbon neutral
- SDGs - Sustainable Development Goals