1. non conventional
sourceof
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3. TEAM Members
SARATH K NAIR
NEETHU JAYARAJ
JESLIN C JOHN
ANJALI KRISHNA
IRENE VARGHESE
DELICIA DENNY
CHRISTY JHONSON
NISHOY ALAPPATJESVIN N JOY
JAGANATH
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4. INTRODUCTION
INDIA ranked sixth in the world in total energy consumption.INDIA has installed power
capacity capacity from 1262 megawatt to over 112.058megawatt.this achievement is
impressive but not sufficient
So we mostly needed renewable source of energy.
Concept of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources also called non-conventional energy, are sources that are
continuously replenished by natural processes.
Solar energy
Wind energy
Bio energy
Hydro energy
Geothermal energy
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5. What is source ofenergy?
Sources of energy : a source of energy is that which is capable of
providing enough usefulenergy at a steady rate over a long period of
time.
A good source of energy should be :
i) Safe and convenient to use, e.g., nuclear energy can be used only by
highly trained engineers with the help of nuclear power plants. It
cannot be used for our household purposed.
ii) Easy to transport, e.g., coal, petrol, diesel, LPG etc. Have to be
transported from the places of their production to the consumers.
iii) Easy to store, e.g., huge storage tanks are required to store petrol,
diesel, LPG etc
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6. what is Non-conventional sources of
energy
 Are those which are not used as extensively as theconventional ones
and meet our energy requirement only on a limited scale.
 Solar energy,ocean energy (tidal energy, wave energy, ocean
thermal energy, OTE), Geothermal energy and nuclear energy belong
to this category.
 These sources of energy which have been tapped withthe aid of
advances in technology to meet our growing energy needs are also
called alternative sources of energy
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7. TYPES OF ENERGY?
 NON CONVENTION ENERGY CONVENTIONAL ENERGY
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8. NON CONVENTIONAL SOURCE OF ENERGY
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9. SOLAR ENERGY
Solar Energy:- The energy produced by the sun in the form of heat and light energy is
called as solar energy.
Principles of utilisation of Solar Energy: - Solar energy is utilised by the
involvement of two main principles:
(i). In the appliances requiring a moderate temperature, the incident sun rays are
reflected by a plain mirror on a black container which absorbs the solar energy and
gets heated
(ii). In the appliances requiring a high temperature, the incident sun rays are
reflected and concentrated by using a large concave reflector which focuses all the sun
rays at
a single point called focus and any object kept at the focus gets strongly heated.
Harnessing or utilisation of Solar energy:- The sun is the ultimate source of energy
having a remarkable capacity to produce energy in the form of heat and light. The
energy
produced by the sun in one day is about 50,000 times more than the energy consumed
in the
whole world in one year. But solar energy has certain limitations, which does not
facilitate itslarge-scale utilisation. However, solar energy can be put to use in two
different ways.
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10. 1. Direct utilization: - Directly thesolar energy can beused
either by collecting it asheat energy or by converting it into
electricity.
2) Indirect utilization: - Indirectly thesolar energy can be
utilized by converting it into chemical energy likebiomassor
by utilising theenergy obtained from wind, seawaves, tides
etc.
Solar Heating Devices: - A devicethat getsheated by
absorbing solar energy radiated by thesun in theform of heat
and light energy iscalled asolar heating device. For eg. Solar
cooker, solar water heater, solar furnaceand solar cellsare
solar heating devices.
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11. SOLAR COOKER
Solar cooker: - A solar cooker is a device which utilises
solar energy for cooking food material.
It consists of an insulated wooden box (B) painted with
black from inner side.
The lid of the box is provided with a plane mirror reflector
(R) and a glass sheet (G).
The food to becooked is placed in a metal container (C)
painted with black from outer side and kept in the
box .
The container is covered with the glass sheet.
The box is then kept in direct sunlight andits reflector is
adjusted in such away that a strong beam of sun light falls
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12. Working:
 When the solar cooker is kept in direct sunlight, the reflector (R) reflects both visible and infrared rays
of the sunlight on to the top of the box in the form of a strong beam of light. The black surface of the
box and the vessel absorbs it. When the inner black surface becomes quite hot, it also starts radiating
heat energy in the form of infrared rays, but the upper glass sheet (G) does not allow these rays to pass
through it and go outside the box. As a result, these infrared rays get absorbed in the box, which
increases its internal temperature up to about 1000C. This high temperature cooks the food material
kept in the metallic container inside the box.
 Limitations of solar Cookerr:-
 1. It can not be used during night.
 2. On a cloudy day, it can not be used.
 3. The direction of the reflector has to be adjusted according to the position of the sun.
 4. It can not be used for making ‘chappatis’.
 5. It can not be used for frying.
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14. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL
Photovoltaic is the technical
term for solar electric. Photo means "light" and
voltaic
means "electric". PV cells are usually made of
silicon,
an element that naturally releases electrons when
exposed to light. Amount of electrons released from
silicon cells depend upon intensity of light incident
on it. The silicon cell is covered with a grid of
metal that directs the electrons to flow in a path
to create an electric current. This current is guided
into a wire that is connected to a battery or DC
appliance.
Typically, one cell produces about 1.5 watts of
power. Individual cells are connected together to
form a
Application of Non-Conventional & Renewable
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 Solar cell: - A solar cell is a device which converts solar energy (light energy) directly intoelectricity. It
made of semi-conducting material like silicon, germanium, selenium orgallium. A modern solar cell is
made from wafers of semi conducting materials containingimpurities in such away that a potential
difference gets generated when light falls on them. A 4 cm 2 solar cells produces a potential difference
of about 0.4--0.5volts and generate about 60 milli-amperes of current. To generate a large amount of
current a number of solar cells are arranged together in a definite pattern in a solar panel. The energy
(electric current) generated in a solar panel is stored in a battery connected to it and can be used for
various purposes.
 Uses of a solar cell: - The solar cells are used effectively in various fields, but some of itsimportant use
are:
 Solar cells are used for production of electricity for lighting, houses, streets etc. Solar cells are
 used for production of electricity to run electronic appliances like televisions, radios, watches,
 calculators, toys, toy games etc. Solar cells are used to develop electricity for offshore oil
 drilling platforms etc. Solar cells are used to generate electricity in artificial satellites,
 rockets, and space vehicles etc.
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16. SOLAR CELL
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17. Did You Know ?
 India is lucky to receive solar energy for greater part of the year. It is
estimated thatduring a year India receives the energy equivalent to
more than 5,000 trillion kWh. Under clear (cloudless) sky conditions,
the daily average varies from 4 to 7 kWh/m2. The solar energy
reaching unit area at outer edge of the earth’s atmosphere exposed
perpendicularly to the rays of the Sun at the average distance
between the Sun and earth is known as the solar constant. It is
estimated to be approximately 1.4 kJ per second per square metre
or 1.4 kW/m2.
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18. SOLAR WATER PUMPS
In solar water pumping system, the pump is driven by
motor run by solar electricity instead
of conventional electricity drawn from utility grid. A
SPV water pumping system consists of
a photovoltaic array mounted on a stand and a
motor-pump set compatible with the photovoltaic
array. It converts the solar energy into electricity,
which is used for running the motor
pump set. The pumping system draws water from the
open well, bore well, stream, pond,
canal etc
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19. SOLAR PANELS SOLAR LAMP
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21. Energy from the sea :-
Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's
surface, making them the world's largest
solar collectors
Energy from the sea is obtained in three different
forms. They are Tidal energy, Sea wave energy
and Ocean thermal energy.
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22. TIDAL ENERGY
The tides in the sea are the result of the universal
gravitational effect of heavenly bodies like sun and
moon on the earth. Due to fluidity of water mass, the
effect of this force becomes apparent in the motion of
water, which shows a periodic rise and fall in levels
which is in synthesis with the daily cycle of rising and
setting of sun and moon. This periodic rise and fall of
the water level of sea is called tide. These tides can be
used to produce electrical power which is known as
tidal power
By using reversible water turbines, turbines can
be run continuously, both during high tide and
low tide. The turbine is coupled to generator,
potential energy of the water stored in the basin
as well as energy during high tides used to drive
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23. Factors affecting the suitability of the site for tidal power plant
 The feasibility and economic vulnerability of a tidal power depend upon the following factors.
 1. The power produced by a tidal plant depends mainly on the range of tide and the cubature of the
tidal flow occurring in the estuary during a tidal cycle which can be stored and utilized for power
generation. The cubatureof the tidal flow not only depends on the tidal range but on the width of
estuary mouth.
 2. The minimum average tide range required for economical power production is more.
 3. The site should be such that with a minimum cost of barrage it should be possible to create
maximum storage volume. In addition to this, the site selected should be well protected from waves
action.
 4. The site should not create interruption to the shipping traffic running through the estuary other
wise the cost of the plant will increase as locks are to be provided.
 5. Silt index of the water of the estuary should be as small as possible to avoid the siltation troubles.
The siltation leads to reduction of the range of tides and reduces the power potential of the plant.
 6. The fresh water prism that falls into the reservoir of the tidal plant (due to the surface flows in
the streams having out fall in the estuary) eats away the valuable storage created for storing the
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24.  Advantages and disadvantages of Tidal Power Plants
 Advantages
 1. Exploitation of tidal energy will in no case make demand for large area of valuable land because they are
on bays.
 2. It is free from pollution as it does not use any fuel.
 3. It is much superior to hydro-power plant as it is totally independent of rain which always fluctuates year to
year. Therefore, there is certainty of power supply a the tide cycle is very definite.
 4. As in every form of water power, this will also not produce any unhealthy waste like gases, ash, atomic
refuse which entails heavy removal costs.
 5. Tidal Power is superior to conventional hydro power as the hydro plants are know for their large seasonal
and yearly fluctuations in the output of energy because they are entirely dependent upon the nature’s cycle of
rainfall, which is not the case with tidal as monthly certain power is assured. The tides are totally
independent on nature’s cycle of rainfall
 6. Another notable advantage of tidal power is that it has a unique capacity to meet the peak power demand
effectively when it works in combinatiion with thermal or hydroelectric system.
 7. It can provide better recreational facilities to visitors and holiday makers, in
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25.  Disadvantages
 1. These Power plants can be developed only if natural sites are available.
 2. As the sites are available on the bay which will be always far away fromthe load centers. The
power generated must be transported to long distances. This increases the transportation cost.
 3. The supply of power is not continuous as it depends upon the timing of tides. Therefore some
arrangements (double basin or double basin with pump storage) must be made to supply the
continuous power. This also further increases the capital cost of the plant.
 4. The capital cost of the plant (Rs.5000/kw) is considerably large compared with conventional-
power plants (hydro, thermal)
 5. Sedimentation and siltration of the basins are some of the added problems with tidal power
plants.
 6. The navigation is obstructed.
 7. It is interesting to note that the output of power from tidal power plant varies with lunar cycle,
because the moon largely influences the tidal rhythm, where as our daily power requirement is
directly related to solar cycle.
 In addition to all the above mentioned (imitations of tidal power, the utilization of tidal energy on
small scale has not yet proved economical.
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26. Fact:
A tidal power plant has an expected operative lifespan
of 75 to 100 years which is more than double that of
conventional fossil fuel or nuclear power plants. A
special characteristic of tidal energy is its predictability;
it is invariable throughout the month and independent of
water level throughout the year, despite variations
within a 24 hour cycle. In Russia, it is possible to
generate 270 TWh of electricity annually by means of
tidal energy which is sufficient to cover more than one-
fourth of current energy consumption in the country
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27. Components of Tidal Power plants
There are three main Components of a tidal Power
plant. i.e,
(i) The Power house
(ii) The dam or barrage
(iii) Sluice-ways from the basins to the sea and vice
versa
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28. Infact these high speed sea waves have a lot of
kinetic energy associated with them, which can
used to drive dynamos which convert kinetic
energy into electrical energy.
The kinetic energy possessed by huge waves near
the seashore can be trapped in a similar manner
to generate electricity.
The waves are generated by strong winds blowing
across the sea. Wave energy would be a viable
proposition only where waves are very strong.
 A wide variety of devices have been developed
to trap wave energy for rotation of turbine and
production of electricity.
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29. Wave energy
 Sea wave energy: - The energy obtained from the high speed sea waves is
referred to as sea wave energy.
 Wave power is the transport of energy by ocean surface waves, and the
capture of that energy to do useful work – for example, electricity
generation, water desalination, or the pumping of water (into reservoirs). A
machine able to exploit wave power is generally known as a wave energy
converter (WEC).
 Wave power is distinct from the diurnal flux of tidal power and the steady
gyre of ocean currents. Wave-power generation is not currently a widely
employed commercial technology, although there have been attempts to
use it since at least 1890.[1]
In 2008, the first experimental wave farm was
opened in Portugal, at the Aguçadoura Wave Park.[2]
The major competitor
of wave power is offshore wind power, with more visual impact.
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30.  Infact these high speed sea waves have a lot of kinetic energy
associated with them, which can used to drive dynamos which
convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.
 The kinetic energy possessed by huge waves near the seashore
can be trapped in a similar manner to generate electricity.
 The waves are generated by strong winds blowing across the
sea. Wave energy would be a viable proposition only where
waves are very strong.
 A wide variety of devices have been developed to trap wave
energy for rotation of turbine and production of electricity.
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31. Fact
: Wave energy has one of the highest effi ciency rates of any non-
traditional energy source, but it is also one of the most expensive
forms of renewable energy to develop and its practical utilisation
is particularly complex in regions with extreme weather
conditions. A wave energy station covering 20 km2 could
theoretically produce 10 TWh per year. Worldwide wave energy
potential is 2 000 TWh annually, or approximately 10% of global
electricity consumption.
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32. Ocean Thermal Energy
 . Ocean energy draws on the energy of ocean waves, tides, or on the thermal energy (heat) stored in the
ocean. The sun warms the surface water a lot more than the deep ocean water, and this temperature
difference stores thermal energy.
 The energy available due to the temperature difference between the deeper levels and surface of an
ocean is called as ocean thermal energy
 The ocean contains two types of energy: thermal energy from the sun's heat, and mechanicaL energy
from the tides and waves. Ocean thermal energy is used for many applications, including electricity
generation
 The water at the surface of the sea or ocean is heated by the Sun whilethe water in deeper sections is
relatively cold.
 This difference in temperature is exploited to obtain energy in ocean-thermal-energyconversion plants.
 These plants can operate if the temperature difference between the water at the surface and water at
depths up to 2 km is 20 K (20°C) or more. The warm surface-water is used to boil a volatile liquid like
ammonia.
 The vapours of the liquid are then used to run the turbine of generator.
 The cold water from the depth of the ocean is pumped up and condense vapour again to liquid.
 The energy potential from the sea (tidal energy, wave energy and ocean thermal energy) is quite large,
but efficient commercial exploitation is difficult
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33. There are three types of electricity conversion systems: closed-cycle, open cycle, and
hybrid. Closed cycle systems use the ocean's warm surface water to vaporize a
working fluid, which has a low boiling point, such as ammonia. The vapour expands
and turns a turbine. The turbine then activates a generator to produce electricity.
Open-cycle systems actually boil the seawater by operating at low pressures. This
produces steam that passes through a turbine / generator. The hybrid systems
combine both closed-cycle and open-cycle systems.
 Ocean mechanical energy is quite different from ocean thermal energy A barrage
(dam) is typically used
 to convert tidal energy into electricity by forcing the water through turbines,
activating a generator.
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34. GEO THERMAL ENERGY
Due to geological changes, molten rocks formed in the deeper hot regions
of earth’s crust are pushed upward and trapped in certain regions called
‘hot spots’
The steam and the hot water comes naturally to the surface of the earth
in some locations of the earth.
When underground water comes in contact with the hot spot,steam is generated.
Sometimes hot water from that region finds outletsat the surface. Such outlets are
known as hot springs.
Two ways of electric power production from geothermal energy has been
suggested.
as between 450 to 5500
C can be found. By embedding coil of pipes and
sending water through them can be raised.
The steam trapped in rocks is routed through a pipe to a turbine and used to generate
electricity.
The cost of production would not be much, but there arevery few commercially viable
sites where such energy can be exploited.
There are number of power plants based on geothermal energy operational in
New Zealand and United States of America.
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46. Sources of energy : a source of energy is that which is capable of
providing enough usefulenergy at a steady rate over a long period
of time.
NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCE OF ENERGY :
These sources of energy which have been tapped withthe aid
of advances in technology to meet our growing energy needs
are also called alternative sources of energy
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47. SolarEnergy :
The energy imitted by the sun in form of heat and light is called solar
energy.Solar Constant = 1.4kJ/sm
2 Outer edge of the earth receives solar energy equal to 1.4 kJ/sm which is
known as solar constant.
Solar energy devices :
Alarge number of devices that utilize solar energy directly like :
(i) Solar Cooker
(ii) Solar furnaces
(iii) Solar cells
(iv) Solar water heaters
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48. Box type solarCooker
It consists of a rectangular box which is made up of material such as plastic or ?wood.
Box is covered with black sheet and its inner walls are painted black to ?increase heat
absorption.
Solar cookers are covered with glass plate and have mirros to focus the rays of
the sun and achieve a higher temperature.
Advantages :
1. Use energy which is available in plenty (Solar Energy)
2. Is pollution free.
3. More than one food can be cooked simultaneously
Disadvantages :
1. Cannot be used for frying or baking purpose.
2. Food cannot be cooked at night or on a cloudy day.
3. Direction of reflector of solar heating has to be changed from time to time to
keep it facing the sun
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Solar cells ; are device that convert Solar energy into electricity.
Develops a voltage of 0.5 – IVand can produce about 0.7Wof electricity.
Advantages of SolarCell
2. Have no moving part.
3. No focussing device is required
4. Can be set up in remote areas.
5. Environment - friendly i.e. do not cause pollution.
Disadvantage of SolarCells
1. It require high cost
2. Efficiency is low
3. Initial cost of installation is quite high.
Uses of SolarCell
1. Used in calculators, watches etc.
2. Used in artificial satellites and space probes.
3. It is used in radio or wireless transmission system.
SolarPanel
A large number of Solar Cells connected to each other in an arrangement is called
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50. Limitations of Energy from Oceans :-
The limitations of energy that can be obtained from the oceans are:
i) Tidal Energy for which very few suitable sites are available for construction of dams
and the power generation is intermittent and not very large.
ii) Wave Energy where power output is variable and the presently available technologies
are very expensive.
iii) Ocean Thermal Energy where the conversion efficiency is low (3% - 4%) and a lot of
capital investment is required
Energy from Oceans : - The oceans acquire almost 71% of the surface of the earth and the
enormous amount of water present in them not only act as a big collector of solar heat
energy,but also store large amount of it due to its high specific heat. Thus ocean water can be
used asa renewable resource of energy. The main forms of ocean energy are described as under;
i) Ocean Thermal energy : - The energy available due to the temperature difference
between the deeper levels and surface of an ocean is called as ocean thermal energy.
ii) Ocean Tidal energy : - The rise of ocean water due to attraction of the moon is referred
to as high tide and its fall as low tide. The enormous movement of water due to high and low
tide provide a large amount of energy known as ocean tidal energy. This tidal energy can be
utilised by constructing a tidal barrage or dam.
iii) Sea wave energy: - The energy obtained from the high speed sea waves is referred to
as sea wave energy. Infact these high speed sea waves have a lot of kinetic energy associated
with them, which can used to drive dynamos which convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.
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53. CONCLUSION
The demand of energy is growing owing to the development.
Due to the problems associated with the development of
conventional sources of energy, the focus is now being
shifted to renewable energy sources. India has potential of
renewable energy source in abundance, which if developed
properly can augment the growing demand of the energy.
There is a need to make full use of renewable energy
technologies to harness the untapped potential in cost
effective manner and fulfill the energy demand.
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