Megha kumari, Academic content writer of Economics at Edumarz
Energy is consider very important in the development of a nation. Earlier industries need energy for different purpose. But now in agriculture on a large scale need it. Energy is required in houses for cooking, household lighting and heating.
Different sources of energy are:-
- Conventional source of energy :- These include commercial and non commercial source of energy.
- Commercial source: These sources of energy are exhaustible and can’t be renewed. These are used for commercial purpose. Example- coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity.
- Non-commercial source of energy: These source of energy are renewable. These are available in nature and at free of cost. Generally used for domestic purpose. Example- Firewood, agriculture waste and dried dung.
2. Non- conventional source of energy :- These include solar energy, wind energy and tidal power.