Q 27 describe various conventional and non conventional sources of energy resources. Class 10
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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. ... They do not cause any pollution (e.g. solar energy, geothermal energy etc.)
Conventional Sources of Energy The sources of energy which have been in use for a long time, e.g., coal, petroleum, natural gas and water power. They are exhaust able except water. They cause pollution when used, as they emit smoke and ash. 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 The resources which are yet in the process of development over the past few years. It includes solar, wind, tidal, biogas, and biomass, geothermal. They are inexhaustible. They are generally pollution free. Less expensive due to local use and easy to maintain.