SOLAR THERMAL VS SOLAR PV PANELS

Can’t decide between solar thermal and solar PV panels for your home’s renewable energy? Find out what the key differences are and weigh up the benefits of each one

HOW GREEN IS YOUR HOME? Trying to choose between solar thermal and solar PV panels can be difficult as both harness the sun’s energy for use in the home but they fulfil different functions. To truly weigh up which is the best option for your home you will have to be clear on what your parameters are. Space, cost and efficiency all come into play when deciding between these two main types of solar panel. KEY DIFFERENCES In short, solar thermal generates heat for use in the home – typically for hot water – and solar PV provides electricity. A solar thermal system absorbs light from incoming solar radiation, which is then used to heat liquid in a series of tubes and this is then used to either heat a…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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