Sources of Energy (Important Differences)
Fossil Fuels Energy vs Solar Energy
Fossil Fuels Energy | Solar Energy | |
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1. | Fossil energy can be used day or night. | Can be used in day time. We need to store its energy to use it at night. |
2. | The stock of fossil energy is limited. e.g. coals will last for next 200 years. | Sun’s energy is unlimited. |
3. | Fossil energy is non-renewable. It takes millions of year to produce fossil fuel. | Solar energy is renewable source of energy. |
4. | Give pollution. | Pollution Less |
5. | Fossil fuels release energy when they are burnt in air. | Solar radiation carry packets of energy due to fusion reaction in the sun. |