Question

define conventional and nonconventional source of energy and give examples​

Answer 1

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Conventional sources of energy can be described as non-renewable sources of energy which have been used since a long time.Conventional sources of energy are used extensively by mankind and the magnitude of usage is so high that the reserves have got depleted to a great extent. Example: Coal, petroleum, natural gas.

Non-conventional energy resources are renewable, easily available eco-friendly, pollution free. Solar energy, wind energy, tidal energy, biogas, geo-thermal energy are the various non-conventional energy resources.

Answer 2

Answer:

Conventional sources of energy (e.g. coal, petroleum and natural gas) are non-renewable sources of energy. Non-conventional sources of energy (e.g. solar and wind energy) are renewable sources of energy. They have been in use since a long time. For example, firewood and coal have been in use since a long time.