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
