The energy transition
Example: Energy transition shifts from fossil fuels to cleaner sources
Definition
"The energy transition" refers to the process of shifting from traditional fossil fuel-based energy systems to more sustainable and cleaner energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. It aims to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term energy sustainability.
Etymology
The term "the energy transition" combines 'energy,' derived from the Greek 'energeia' meaning activity or operation, and 'transition,' from Latin 'transitio,' meaning a crossing or change. It reflects the significant change in how societies produce and consume energy, a concept becoming widely used with the rise of renewable technologies.
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"The energy transition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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