[@deadpixel101] 
If it comes to absorbing impacts/energy why not make the talent eating. He can take hits that turns into energy, with a maximum of how much his stomach can take.
For releasing energy, it can be just that: her talent is releasing a lot of energy in one go. This can be retained as an ability, but the scope is greater.

[@Apokalipse], only now you mention you're a girl! Or did I miss the reveal somehow?b:D