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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