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Explain any 5 advantages of non-conventional source of energy over the conventional source of energy.

Non-conventional source of energy includes Solar energy, Bioenergy, Wind energy, Tidal energy. These are also known as renewable energy. Some of its advantages are as follows:

1. Nonconventional source of energy is renewable. If we figure out a way to harness this energy efficiently, then we would never run out of these resources.


2. It's cheaper when compared to a conventional source of energy


3. Conventional sources of energy are scarce, while the Non-conventional source of energy is inexhaustible


4. It is environment-friendly. They do not cause pollution and are eco-friendly


5. They require less maintenance and release no pollutants as waste products.


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