Renewable Energy Technologies

noun a continuous flow of electric charge in one direction

adjective describing a type of electric current that flows in one direction only

• Direct current is the flow of electric charge in only one direction.
• DC stands for direct current, which is like a one-way street for electricity.
• Using DC power is like having a straight shot to your destination with no detours.
• Just like direct current, sometimes it's best to keep moving forward without looking back.

verb to support financially or provide a subsidy to

• The government decided to subsidize the cost of healthcare for low-income families.
• My parents offered to subsidize my rent while I'm in college.
• I wish someone would subsidize my coffee addiction.
• His love for her seemed to subsidize all other concerns in his life.

noun a solid-state semiconductor device with four layers of alternating N and P-type material, used as a type of switch for high-power electrical circuits

• The thyristor is a type of semiconductor device used in power control circuits.
• I heard that the thyristor is a key component in those new electronic gadgets.
• Yo, that thyristor thingamajig is what makes the lights dim in my room.
• Just like a thyristor controls the flow of electricity, you need to control the flow of your emotions.

noun a type of battery that uses lithium ions as the primary component for energy storage

• The lithium-ion battery is widely used in electronic devices due to its high energy density.
• My new phone has a lithium-ion battery that lasts all day without needing a recharge.
• I need to grab my portable charger because my lithium-ion battery is about to die.
• Her energy levels were like a lithium-ion battery, always charged and ready to go.

noun a type of traditional boat used in the Maldives

• The sailyak is a type of domesticated yak that is commonly found in the Himalayan region.
• I saw a sailyak grazing in the field near the village.
• Let's go check out the sailyak at the petting zoo, it's so fluffy!
• The sailyak symbolizes strength and resilience in Tibetan culture.

noun A road or pathway that incorporates solar panels to generate electricity

adjective Describing the type of road that utilizes solar panels for energy production

• The government is considering implementing solar roads to reduce carbon emissions.
• Have you heard about those cool solar roads that can generate electricity?
• Solar roads are the future, man.
• The idea of solar roads paving the way to a sustainable future is truly inspiring.