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telll me the difference between
a. Conventional and Non-conventional
Sources of energy.
b Thermal electricity generation and
solar thermal electricity generation.
Answers
➽COMPARISON CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY
Meaning Conventional sources of energy are the sources that are commonly in use since long time. Non-conventional sources of energy refers to the sources that are identified few decades ago.
Exhaustible They can be exhausted due to over consumption. They cannot be exhausted.
Pollution They pollute environment, on a large scale and adds to global warming. They are environment friendly sources, which does not causes pollution.
Use They are primarily used for industrial and commercial purposes. They are mainly used for domestic purposes.
Expense Costly. Comparatively less expensive.
Conventional and Non-conventional Sources of energy
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.
Thermal electricity generation and Solar thermal electricity generation
It uses non-renewable source of energy for electricity generation such as fossil fuels, natural gas or nuclear fuels. It uses renewable source of energy i.e., Solar energy for electricity generation. This method of electricity generation is not environment friendly. It causes air and soil pollution. This is environment friendly method of electricity generation. It does not cause air or soil pollution. This method requires maintenance.