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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following.
Thermal power plant and Solar thermal power plant
उत्तर
| Thermal power plant | Solar thermal power plant | |
| i. | For thermal electricity generation, a non-renewable energy source i.e., coal is used. | For solar thermal electricity generation, renewable energy resource i.e., sunlight is used. |
| ii. | Thermal electricity generation causes air pollution. | Solar thermal electricity generation does not cause air pollution. |
| iii. | Heat energy obtained from burning fossil fuels is used to generate electricity. | Heat energy obtained from solar radiation is used to generate electricity. |
| iv. | Chemical energy of coal is converted into electrical energy through various stages. | Heat energy of sunlight is converted into electrical energy through various stages. |
| v. | Energy generated is not green energy. | Energy generated is green energy. |
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