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Why is solar energy better than thermal energy?

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- Solar energy is a renewable energy source because it can be used to generate electricity as long as the Sun does. Because coal is needed to generate electricity, thermal power is a non-renewable energy source. - Solar energy is a non-polluting and clean source of energy that can be used instead of fossil fuels.
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Solar Energy is better than thermal energy due to the following reasons:)

Solar energy vs Thermal energy

  • The energy that comes from the sun's radiation is called solar energy. The energy produced by the combustion of fuel is called thermal energy.

  • Solar energy is renewable energy. Thermal energy is non-renewable energy.

  • The source of solar energy is the sun. So solar energy is eco-friendly and non-polluting. Thermal power pollutes the environment by emitting toxic gases.

  • Solar panels can be easily installed in any place. The installation of thermal engines is very expensive because it requires a huge amount of requirements

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