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Question
Why is there a need for harnessing non-conventional sources of energy? How can energy be harnessed from the sea in different ways?
Solution
There is a need for harnessing non-conventional sources of energy because of the following advantages :
- It is almost pollution free
- It is not going to extinct soon
- The waste release is easy to dispose
The different ways to harness energy from the sea are :
- Ocean Thermal Energy
- Wave Energy
- Tidal Energy
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