Solar Power and Renewable Energy

Solar power and renewable energy have become increasingly important in our world today. Solar power harnesses the energy from the sun to generate electricity, making it a clean and sustainable source of energy. It is exciting to see more and more solar panels being installed on rooftops and in large solar farms.

Renewable energy, including solar power, plays a significant role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and combating climate change. By utilizing solar power, we can decrease harmful greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for the future generations.

As technology continues to advance, solar power is becoming more accessible and cost-effective for individuals and businesses alike. It is inspiring to witness the growth of the renewable energy sector and the positive impact it is having on our planet.

renewable

increasingly   /ɪn'kriːsɪŋli/　adv)ますます、いっそう

harness   /'hɑːrnɪs/　n)(安全ベルト)ハーネス、v)(力・感情などを)利用する

generate　v)生み出す、発生させる

dependence　/dɪ'pendəns/　n)依存、依存症

combat　/'kɑːmbæt/　v)

combating（望ましくないもの、病気・犯罪・差別等と）戦うこと

alike　/ə'laɪk/　adv)同じように

witness　v)目撃する、目のあたりにする、直面する、立ち会う、証言する

sector　/'sektər/　n)～分野・～部門

positive impact   好影響

Asian countries turn to solar as fuel prices rise

Asian countries turn to solar as fuel prices rise

Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war are pushing more people in Asia to buy rooftop solar systems. In the Philippines, where the country faces a national energy emergency, a survey of 20 solar companies showed a 70% rise in weekly installations after the conflict began. Customer inquiries also increased six times. Brenda Valerio of New Energy Nexus said many families now want solar power quickly because they hope to lower electricity costs and avoid future price increases.

turn to   ～に向かう・頼る

fuel   /'fjuːəl/

installation　/,ɪnstə'leɪʃn/　n)設置・取り付け

conflict   /'kɑːnflɪkt/　n)対立・衝突・紛争

inquiry   /ɪn'kwaɪəri/　n)問い合わせ・質問

every day / everyday

every day　副詞句）毎日【頻度】　　　※every   毎・～ごと

everyday　形容詞）日常/普通の

I go for a run every day to stay fit it.

I enjoy everyday routine of morning run.

～に時間を充てる

dedicate   /'dedɪkeɪt/　v)ささげる、専念する

dedicate A to B   AをBに充てる

I dedicate 2 hours every day to exercising.

トレーニングが効く

work   効いている

The training yesterday seems to be working. My body is really tired.

The new routine seems to be working for me.

pay off　報われる

My training seems to be paying off.

All that training seems to have paid off.

(形容詞)

effective　効いている

This workout seems to be effective.

I don't wake up naturally. My body clock has been off ever since traveling Italy. 

検討している

【ビジネス】

consider

review

look into

I'm looking into this event.

(曖昧) We'll look into it.

【カジュアル】

think

decide

Eating a large size of Jiro style ramen so I believe that I'm getting back to normal from traveling. The long flight, crossing time zones and also eating bread, ham and eggs makes me tired. I've never craved Asian food this much before.

支払い完了

complete/make the payment

I've complete the payment for the T-shirt. 

ほどほどに

in moderation

Do it in moderation.

Do everything in moderation.

Everything in moderation.

moderation

Do not work too hard.