What is the difference between conventional source of energy and non conventional source of energy?

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.

Answer 2

Conventional sources of energy are those that have been traditionally used for a long time, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. Non-conventional sources of energy, on the other hand, are newer and include renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly.