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Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy are the two types of sources of energy. Conventional Sources of Energy refer to the traditional form of power/energy production sources and include fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, oil, etc. However, Non-Conventional Sources of Energy refer to the newer and less commonly used sources of energy that have the potential to play a crucial role in fulfilling future needs. These include renewable energy sources like wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric, etc.
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The sources of energy that are in use for a long and can be stored are known as Conventional Sources of Energy. These are non-renewable sources of energy. For example, coal, natural gas, electricity, thermal power, cow dung, straw, etc. Even in the present times, many industries use coal and oil. Commercial and Non-commercial Sources of Energy are known as Conventional Sources of Energy.
The sources of energy which have only recently come into use are known as Non-conventional Sources of Energy. These sources are renewable sources of energy. For example, wind energy, solar energy, bio-gas, tidal power, and geo-thermal energy. As India is a tropical country, its potential to produce non-conventional sources of energy is almost unlimited. Although it is possible if the already available appropriate cost-effective technologies are used. However, as these sources of energy are inexhaustible, besides facing the problem of heavy cost and management, harnessing and storing them also involves a lot of problems. This is the reason why these sources are generally not used in industries.
Basis | Conventional Sources of Energy | Non-Conventional Sources of Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The sources of energy which are in use for long and can be stored is known as Conventional Sources of Energy. | The sources of energy which have only recently come into use is known as Non-Conventional Sources of Energy. |
| Formation | Conventional sources of energy require a long period of time for their formation. | Non-conventional sources of energy require a short time period for their formation. |
| Use | Conventional sources of energy are primarily used for commercial and industrial purposes. | The main use of non-conventional sources of energy is for domestic purposes. |
| Renewability | These are generally non-renewable sources of energy. | These are generally renewable sources of energy. |
| Exhaustible | Conventional sources can be easily exhausted due to overconsumption. | Non-conventional sources of energy cannot be exhausted. |
| Availability | These sources are available in limited quantity in nature. | These sources are available in abundance in nature as they are renewable. |
| Expense | Conventional sources of energy are costly. | Non-conventional sources of energy are comparatively less expensive. |
| Pollution | Conventional sources of energy pollute the environment on a large scale and also lead to global warming. | Non-conventional sources of energy are environment-friendly and therefore do not cause pollution. |
| Existence | These resources exist for many years. | These resources are relatively new sources of energy. |
| Example | Coal, natural gas, electricity, thermal power, cow dung, straw, etc. | Wind energy, solar energy, bio-gas, tidal power, and geothermal energy. |
