Question

b) difference between Conventional and non-conventional energy.​

Answer 1

Conventional sources of energy are the natural energy resources which are present in a limited quantity and are being used for a long time. They are called non-renewable sources as once they are depleted, they cannot be generated at the speed which can sustain its consumption rate.

Answer 2

A N S W E R :

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• Conventional sources of energy are those sources which have been in use from time immortal .
• They are exhaustible except hydro-energy .
• They cause pollution when used as they emit smoke & ash .
• Their generation and use involve huge expenditure .
• Very expensive to maintain, store, transmit as they are carried over long distances through transmission grids .
• Examples are coal, petrol, diesel, natural gas, water, fire-wood .

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• Non-conventional sources of energy have generally been identified in the recent past .
• They are inexhaustible .
• Generally, these are pollution - free .
• Low expenditure required .
• Less expensive due to local use & easy maintenance .
• Examples are geothermal energy, wind energy, solar energy, tidal energy & nuclear energy .