Question

differentiate between conventional and non-conventional source

Answer 1

Conventional Sources of Energy

I. The sources of energy which have been in use for a long time, e.g., coal, petroleum, natural gas and water power.

II. They are exhaust able except water.

III. They cause pollution when used, as they emit smoke and ash.

IV. They are very expensive to be maintained, stored and transmitted as they are carried over long distance through transmission grid and lines.

Non-Conventional Sources of Energy

I. The resources which are yet in the process of development over the past few years. It includes solar, wind, tidal, biogas, and biomass, geothermal.

II. They are inexhaustible.

III. They are generally pollution free.

IV. Less expensive due to local use and easy to maintain.

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Answer 2

Conventional sources:Those resources which had been used for a long time.
They are exhaustible sources except hydro-energy.
They cause pollution when used and emit smoke and ash.
Very expensive to maintain, they can't be carried over normal expenses.
For example,Coal, natural gas, water, firefood ,etc.
Non-Conventional sources:These resources have been found recently.
They are inexhaustible sources.
Low expenditure required.
Less expensive.
For example,Geothermal energy,Solar energy,etc.
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