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

somewhere, someone, or something that originates something else

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

the action or process of using a resource such as energy or food

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