Question

Distinguish between conventional sources and non conventional sources of energy? Explain the importance of coal.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The energy obtained from non-conventional sources is known as non-conventional 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.

• Coal has many important uses worldwide. The most significant uses of coal are in electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing and as a liquid fuel. Different types of coal have different uses. Steam coal - also known as thermal coal - is mainly used in power generation.

Answer 2

Conventional and  non- conventional sources of energy

Explanation:

Conventional sources of energy are those energy  that are non- renewable sources of energy . These sources of energy cannot be reused. These sources of energy is limited except hydro-electricity. Examples- coal , petroleum, oil and natural gas.

Non-conventional sources of energy are renewable sources of energy. They are inexhaustible and can be reused again in any other form. Examples- geothermal energy, solar energy, nuclear energy.

Coal have many uses. The most important use  of coal is in burning. Coal is used in steel industries, generating electricity, iron and steel industries. It is also used as fuels in cooking food in villages.