Compare conventional and non conventional effects on environment
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Conventional sources of energy Non-conventional sources of energy
These sources of energy are not abundant, present in limited quantity, e.g. coal, petroleum, natural gas. These sources of energy are abundant in nature, e.g. solar energy, wind energy, tidal energy, biogas from biomass etc.
They have been in use for a long time. They are yet in development phase over the past few years.
They are not replenished continuously. They are formed over a million years. They are replenished continuously by natural processes.
They are called non-renewable sources of energy. They are called renewable sources of energy.
They can be exhausted completely due to over-consumption except for hydel power. They cannot be exhausted completely.
They pollute the environment by emitting harmful gases and also contribute to global warming. They are environment-friendly, do not pollute the environment.
They are commonly used for industrial and commercial purposes. They are used commonly used for household purposes.
Heavy expenditure is involved in using and maintaining these sources of energy. Using these sources is less expensive.
They are used extensively, at a higher rate than the non-conventional sources. They are not used as extensively as conventional sources.