Question

Explain the difference between thermal electricity generation and solar thermal electricity generation.

Answer 1

	Thermal electricity generation	Solar thermal electricity generation
1.	It uses non-renewable energy sources for electricity generation, such as fossil fuels, natural gas, or nuclear fuels.	It uses a renewable energy source, i.e., solar energy, for electricity generation.
2.	This method of electricity generation is not environmentally friendly.	This is environment friendly method of electricity generation.
3.	Thermal energy is polluting and not eco-friendly.	Solar energy is non-polluting and eco-friendly.
4.	This method requires maintenance.	This method does not require maintenance.