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PV Panels and Solar Panels: What Is the Difference?
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Confused by PV panels and solar panels? Learn how electricity-generating solar PV differs from solar thermal systems that heat water.
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PV panels and solar panels: what is the difference? This guide explains that photovoltaic panels generate electricity, while solar thermal collectors use the sun’s energy to heat water. It compares what each system produces, how the equipment works, how energy is stored and which specialist trade installs each, helping homeowners ask clearer questions when comparing renewable-energy proposals.
For information about payments for exported electricity, see the Smart Export Guarantee on GOV.UK, or explore the technology in more detail with our guide to PV panels.
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