QUESTION: Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?
A). Hydrocarbon fuel
B). Water energy
C). Solar energy
D). Wind energy
ANSWER: Hydrocarbon fuel
| Aspect | Renewable Energy Resources | Non-Renewable Energy Resources |
| Introduction | · Energy sources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. | · Energy sources that are finite and deplete over time. |
| Types | · Solar energy · Wind energy · Hydropower · Biomass · Geothermal energy · Tidal energy | · Fossil Fuels (Coal, Oil, Natural Gas) · Nuclear Energy · Hydrocarbon Fuels |
| Availability | · Generally abundant in nature. | · Finite and exhaustible. |
| Environmental Impact | · Low greenhouse gas emissions and minimal pollution. | · High greenhouse gas emissions · Air and water pollution |
| Energy Storage | · Variable depending on resource type. | · Generally more stable and reliable energy supply. |
| Energy Generation | · Dependence on natural conditions like sunlight, wind, water availability etc. | · Steady supply with established infrastructure. |
| Economic Impact | · Initial installation costs can be high but operating costs are relatively low. | · Subject to price fluctuations geopolitical influences and supply disruptions. |
| Sustainability | · Can be sustained in the long term with proper management. | · Depletable and finite, leading to potential energy crisis. |
| Examples of Use | · Solar panels for electricity · Wind turbines for power · Generation · Hydroelectric · Dams · Geothermal power plants | · Oil and gas for transportation · Coal for electricity generation · Nuclear reactors for power generation · Internal combustion engines using hydrocarbon fuels |
| Technological Advancements | · Rapid advancements in efficiency and storage technologies. | · Focus on efficiency improvement · Carbon capture technologies · Nuclear advancements |