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Solar thermal power generation vs photovoltaic

Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity, while thermal systems produce thermal energy for residential heating systems such as hot water or space heaters.. Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity, while thermal systems produce thermal energy for residential heating systems such as hot water or space heaters.. Solar thermal systems use thermal energy to heat water or space, while solar photovoltaic systems convert sunlight directly into electricity.. Difference between solar thermal and photovoltaic energySolar thermal energy Solar thermal technology consists of harnessing solar radiation to obtain thermal energy (heat). . Photovoltaic solar energy PV systems only produce electricity. . Pros and cons of thermal solar energy compared to photovoltaic The advantage of solar thermal energy, compared to solar PV system, is that it allows many applications. . [pdf]