Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Conventional Sources of Energy


Non-conventional sources of energy comprise those energy sources that are natural, inexhaustible as well as renewable.Conventional sources of energy usually include fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil as well as nuclear power. Non conventional sources include solar power, hydro power and wind power.

 Find below some examples of forms of energy and we will try and understand the advantages and disadvantages of conventional sources of energy.


  • Biomass energy
  • Solar energy
  • Wind power 
  • Geothermal energy 
  • Hydroelectric power
  • Coal 
  • Oil 
  • Natural gas 
  • Nuclear power

Advantages and disadvantages of conventional energy:

Advantages of Conventional energy: Fossil fuels are inexpensive and require established technologies that can produce energy around the clock. Non conventional energy sources have a much smaller environmental footprint and are renewable.

Disadvantages of Conventional energy: Conventional sources of energy have a limited supply because eventually the nuclear elements and fossil fuels will be used up.

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