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renewable
Regenerating itself or growing back within a human time frame so that it is not depleted. The term is mainly used for energy sources such as sun, wind, and water.
Die Regierung fördert den Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien.
The government is promoting the expansion of renewable energies.
renewable
Having the possibility of being extended or renewed. This often refers to contracts, subscriptions, or licenses.
Mein Jahresabonnement für die Zeitschrift ist automatisch erneuerbar.
My annual subscription to the magazine is automatically renewable.
The adjective is formed from the verb 'erneuern' (to renew) and the ending '-bar'. The ending '-bar' means that something can be done. 'Erneuerbar' therefore literally means 'can be renewed'.
Ist dieser Vertrag nach einem Jahr automatisch erneuerbar?
Is this contract automatically renewable after one year?
The meaning depends heavily on the context. In connection with the environment and technology, it refers to energy and resources. In a legal or business context, it refers to contracts, licenses, or subscriptions.
Man muss zwischen erneuerbaren Energien und erneuerbaren Verträgen unterscheiden.
You have to distinguish between renewable energies and renewable contracts.
In an ecological context, by far the most common combination is 'erneuerbare Energien' (renewable energies). 'Erneuerbare Ressourcen' (renewable resources) and 'erneuerbare Rohstoffe' (renewable raw materials) are also common combinations.
Windkraft und Solarenergie sind die bekanntesten Formen erneuerbarer Energien.
Wind power and solar energy are the best-known forms of renewable energy.
In the administrative or legal meaning, the adjective is typically combined with nouns such as 'Vertrag' (contract), 'Abonnement' (subscription), 'Lizenz' (license), or 'Mitgliedschaft' (membership).
Die Mitgliedschaft im Fitnessstudio ist jährlich erneuerbar.
The gym membership is renewable annually.
green
Grün and erneuerbar can both be used for energy-related topics. Grün generally describes the energy as environmentally conscious, while erneuerbar refers to the source's ability to regenerate or grow back on its own. Use grün for the ecological orientation and erneuerbar for the source.
Der Strom stammt aus erneuerbaren Quellen wie Sonne und Wind.
The electricity comes from renewable sources such as the sun and wind.
Der Anbieter wirbt mit grünem Strom für umweltbewusste Haushalte.
The provider advertises green electricity for environmentally conscious households.
