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Introduction Energy Sources

The document discusses two types of energy sources: conventional (non-renewable) and non-conventional (renewable). Conventional energy sources, such as coal and petroleum, are depleting due to extensive usage, while non-conventional sources like solar and wind energy are continuously replenished by natural processes. It highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy to ensure sustainability.

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Introduction Energy Sources

The document discusses two types of energy sources: conventional (non-renewable) and non-conventional (renewable). Conventional energy sources, such as coal and petroleum, are depleting due to extensive usage, while non-conventional sources like solar and wind energy are continuously replenished by natural processes. It highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy to ensure sustainability.

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Conventional Energy

(Non Renewable)
 Conventional sources of energy can be described
as non-renewable sources of energy which have
been used since a long time.
 Conventional sources of energy are used extensively by
mankind and the magnitude of usage is so high that
the reserves have got depleted to a great extent.
Example: Coal, petroleum, natural gas.
Non Conventional Energy
(Renewable)
 Non conventional energy sources also called renewable
energy, are sources that are continuously replenished
by natural processes
 For example, solar energy, wind energy, bio-energy -
bio-fuels grown sustainably), hydropower etc., are
some of the examples of renewable energy.
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