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What are non-conventional sources of energy? Why do the non-conventional sources of energy have a bright future?                                                                                                                                                          [AI 2005]

Answer:

Non-conventional sources of energy are renewable sources of energy. With increasing demand for energy, the non-conventional sources of energy namely sun, wind, tides biomass and energy from waste material have gained influence due to the following facts:

(i) These are abundantly found.

(ii) Renewable.

(iii) Pollution free.

(iv) Eco-friendly.

(v) Cheaper.

Therefore this energy has a bright future.