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Solar Power Information - PV Or Thermal
The solar power information on this page is all about the 2 different types of solar power - solar photovoltaic (PV) and the solar energy used for heating water - and which would be right for you. So Which Is The Best? Well, that's difficult to say! Solar water heaters are very efficient - around 85-90% efficient - and is mostly used for applications such as domestic hot water and heating swimming pools. Installation costs can be quite high but if you know some basic DIY you can install it yourself without too many problems. Solar water heaters are far more efficient than solar pv panels. A typical system can generate all the hot water needed in the summer and 20% in the winter, so 50%-60% all year round. Find out about DIY solar heating kits here. Solar PV, which produces electricity, on the other hand is a bit more pricy due to the lack of silicon supplies that are used to make them. However, with new technologies evolving constantly, the price is dropping rapidly. There are also large rebates available in most countries for solar pv. Because of this, the growth has been rapid in many countries. There is a wealth of PV related solar power information on this web site. Also, check out the facts about solar energy section for an overall view. Click on our solar power gadgets for great gift ideas. To return to our solar energy home page.
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