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Describe the difference between a solar heating panel and a solar cell panel

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Mark C.
Oct 10, 2017

One is a conversion of light to heat (normally in water), the other converts light to electricity.

Explanation:

A solar cell, or photovoltaic panel, converts light to moving electrons (current.) A solar heating panel uses water in pipes on the roof to store energy as heat.

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