Question

Explain the differences between conventional energy sources and non-conventional energy sources with providing suitable example.

Answer 1

The differences between conventional energy sources and non-conventional energy sources are as follows:

Conventional sources of energy	Non-conventional sources of energy
(i) Their decomposition rate is less than the consumption rate.	(i) Their decomposition rate is higher than the consumption rate.
(ii) These sources of energy can be used limited and in controlled quantity as their reserves are limited.	(ii) These sources of energy can be used continuously because their reserves are unlimited.
(iii) Traditional sources of energy create pollution.	(iii) Non-traditional sources of energy are environment friendly hence do not create pollution.
(iv) These are limited energy sources.	(iv) These are unlimited energy sources.
(v) Petrol, diesel, coal, natural gas, etc. fossil fuels and wood are traditional sources of energy used by us.	(v) Sun, sea, water, air’ and earth, etc. are non-traditional sources of energy.