What is Non - Conventional sources of energy? Discuss two sources of such types of energy.
Sources of energy which are renewable, eco-friendly and newer one are called non conventional sources
of energy i.e. wind energy, geothermal energy, tidal energy etc.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY:
Geothermal energy refers to the heat and electricity produced by using the heat from the interior of the earth.
Where the geothermal gradient is high , high temperature is found at shallow depth . There are several hot springs
in India which could be used to generate electricity. Two projects, one is MANIKARAN in Himachal and second
in PUGA VALLEY in Ladakh has been set up in India to harness Geothermal energy.
TIDAL ENERGY:
Oceanic tides can be used to generate electricity .During high tides water flows into the inlet and get trapped when
it is closed. After the fall of tide the water flows back to the sea via pipe lines that carry it through power
generating turbines. In India gulf of Kutch provides ideal conditions for tidal energy.
