Difference between renewable and non-renewable resources

Renewable Resources

1.    Abundant in nature
2.    Can be easily replenished
3.    Environmental friendly
4.    Not available continuously but intermittently which make the energy production difficult
5.    High cost of installation and maintenance make the energy conversion costlier
6.    Examples are: Solar radiation, Wind, Tide, Deep earth heat

Non-renewable resources

1.    Available in limited quantity
2.    If depleted, it will take thousands of years for their renewal
3.    Usage pollute the environment
4.    Energy conversion is easy as it can be stored easily
5.    Economical for short term use
6.    Examples are: minerals and fossil fuels