Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Energy and Power

the electricity produced by means of turbines and other machinery

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

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

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

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

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

natural sources that are capable of restoring themselves

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

a complete loss of electricity in a specific area

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

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

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

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth