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What is the difference between Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems?

April 26, 2017difference PV solar SYSTEMS Thermal

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What is the difference between Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems?

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A. It is confusing because both are referred to as ‘solar power’. Solar PV (photovoltaic) is an installation of panels that converts sunlight directly into electricity. Solar thermal is a system of panels that uses either the sun’s heat or sunlight to heat the hot water in your home.