Question

Advantages and disadvantages of non conventional source of energy

Answer 1

advantages
1) they are energy efficient. 2)they have high calorific value.
3)easy to store.
4)easy to use.
5)economic.
6)easily available.
7) easy to handle.
disadvantages.
1)some are not eco friendly.
2) cause pollution (petrol diesel etc.)
3)not energy efficient like tidal energy powerplant
4)cant be set up anywhere eg... dams thermal powerplants windmills etc.5)
6)maintenance is very tough like dam tubines etc.
7)release harmful gases if not properly used like peteol etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Advantages:

(i)Non-conventional sources of energy are inexhaustible. They do not pollute the environment.

(ii)Nuclear power is emits large amounts of energy.

(iii)Non-conventional sources of energy are low cost and easy to operate.

Disadvantages:

(i)Wind mills are costly to set up and causes noise pollution.

(ii)Windmills disturbs radio and TV broadcast and are harmful to birds.

(iii)Nuclear energy generates radioactive waste. It is expensive too.