Question
What do you mean by energy resources? Classify them.
The resources that are used to generate energy are called energy resources. For example: coal, petroleum, wind, water, solar, energy, geothermal energy etc.
Energy resources can be divided into two types:
Conventional Sources of Energy:
1. Coal: Coal is of four types-anthracite, bituminous, lignite and peat. Anthracite is coal of the best quality. Lignite variety of coal is found in Rajasthan. It is found in Palana, Barsingsar (Bikaner), Kapurdi (Banner), Merta Road (Nagaur) and Jaisalmer area. There is lignite based thermal electric plant in Giral, Banner.
2. Mineral Oil and Natural Gas: The oil extracted from the natural reserves of the mineral hidden within the ground for fuel is called mineral oil. Mineral oil is found in the Jaisalmer basin, Banner Sanchore basin and Bikaner Nagaur basin whereas Natural gas reserves are found in Ghotaru, Kamlital, Tanot, Manihari Tibba, Ramgarh, Rajeshwari, Dandewala etc. This natural gas is a mixture of many gases and is the main source of fuel. There is natural gas based power house in Ramgarh in Jaisalmer, Anta in Bar an and Dhaulpur.
3. Hydel Power: Hydroelectricity power has a significant position among power resources. In Rajasthan hydroelectric power is generated and obtained from Gandhi sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Mahi Bajaj Sagar, Bhakra-Nangal andBeasalpur projects.
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy:
1. Nuclear Power: Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant is the second nuclear power plant of the country. It is situated in the Chittorgarh district. This is the first heavy pressurised water plant made with ultra modern art and technology.
2. Wind Energy: The physical location and climate of Rajasthan is most suitable for wind energy. At present, wind based power houses are established in Jaisalmer, Pratapgarh, Jodhpur and Banner districts.
3. Biogas energy: Biogas plants have been set up in Rajasthan, because raising livestock is the primary occupation here. Many small biogas plants have been set up in Udaipur, Jaipur along with many other districts. Grants are given by the government of Rajasthan for setting up biogas plants. It is used as a source of household energy.
4. Solar energy: Converting the energy received from the sun into electrical energy is called solar energy. In general, solar energy is created by converting the rays received from the sun. Solar energy is also known as solar power. Rajasthan is a hot region so maximum use of solar power is possible. India’s largest solar park is established in Bhadla Jodhpur.
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