State differencesbetween conventional and non conventional source of energy?
The conventional sources and the non-conventional sources of energy are distinguished on the following basis.
Basis | Conventional Energy | Non-Conventional Energy |
Time frame | These sources of energy have been in use for a long time | These sources of energy have been used in the recent past. |
Environmental impact | Generally, such sources of energy have adverse environmental impact | These sources of energy are environment friendly, |
Example | For example, coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity. | For example, solar energy, wind energy, bio energy |