Question

Write a short note on non-conventional sources of energy.

Answer 1

Non-conventional sources of energy are gaining importance in India due to rising demand for power and the harmful effects of fossil fuels. These include:

• Solar power (used in heaters, cookers, solar cells),
• Wind energy (Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra),
• Biogas and biomass (used in rural areas),
• Tidal and wave energy (Gulf of Khambhat, Gulf of Kachchh),
• Geothermal energy (Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh).

They are renewable, pollution-free, and essential for sustainable development.