Conventional sources of energy
1. Energy sources which are being
used traditionally for many years
and going to deplete over a period
Non-conventional sources of
energy
1. Energy sources which do not get
depleted.
2. They are non-renewable sources 2. Usually they are renewable
of energy.
sources of energy
3. Examples: Fossil fuels, Thermal
power plants, Hydro power plants.
4. Most of them cause
environmental pollution
3. Examples: Solar energy, Wind
energy, Geothermal energy.
4. Most of them do not cause
environmental pollution