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What are the non-conventional energy resources?
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Solution
- Non-conventional energy resources are renewable energy sources that provide an alternative to typical fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
- Unlike conventional resources, they are limitless, environmentally friendly, and emit little to no pollution.
- These resources include solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, and biogas.
- They are abundant in nature and can be used again without fear of depletion.
- The use of non-traditional resources decreases reliance on fossil fuels, helps to conserve finite resources, and supports sustainable development by assuring energy security while protecting the environment from degradation.
- They are the future of clean energy.
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