Solar thermal systems use the heat from the sun to generate hot water or steam, which can be used for heating or to produce electricity through a steam turbine. On the other hand, solar photovoltaic systems directly convert sunlight into electricity using semiconducting materials, such as silicon, without the need for heat conversion.
Solar thermal systems use the heat from the sun to directly heat water or air, while solar photovoltaic systems convert sunlight into electricity using solar panels.
Solar thermal systems use sunlight to heat water or air directly, typically for heating purposes, while solar photovoltaic systems convert sunlight into electricity using solar panels made up of photovoltaic cells.
