Difference Between Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

Published on 07-May-2023

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Renewable Energy

Non-Renewable Energy

Energy Source Sun, wind, water, biomass, geothermal Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy
Availability Inexhaustible Limited and finite
Sustainability Sustainable and eco-friendly Unsustainable and harmful to the environment
Environmental Impact Minimal Significant
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Low or zero High
Extraction None Extensive mining and drilling
Cost Decreasing Increasing
Infrastructure Investment Required Required
Energy Efficiency Varies High
Energy Storage Possible Limited
Transportability Varies Easy
Power Generation Capacity Smaller scale Larger scale
Energy Security Decentralized Centralized
Dependence on Other Countries Minimal Significant
Land Use Land use required Land use required
Flexibility High Low
Reliability Varies High
Technology Maturity Increasing Established
Resilience High Low

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