Explain the importance of five non-conventional sources of energy with suitable examples.

The five non-conventional sources of energy are mentioned below:

a) Solar energy: It is easy to install, environment-friendly and cost competitive.

b) Geothermal energy: It has been successfully tapped and used in geysers.

c) Tidal energy: The Indian coast has a lot of potentials to generate electricity from the large tides, but it has not been developed yet.

d) Wind energy: This has been successfully installed in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

e) BioEnergy – It can be converted into electrical energy, heat energy or gas for cooking. It helps to reduce environmental pollution, enhance self-reliance and reduce pressure on fuel wood.