How does concentrated solar thermal power differ from solar photovoltaic systems

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How does concentrated solar thermal power differ from solar photovoltaic systems?

• These are regional terms; there really isn't much of a difference.

• Concentrated solar thermal requires many solar photovoltaic cells in one place.

• Solar photovoltaic power converts solar energy directly into electricity. Concentrated solar thermal power uses heat to turn a turbine.

• Solar photovoltaic power uses heat to turn a turbine. Concentrated solar thermal power converts solar energy directly into electricity.

Answer is Solar photovoltaic power converts solar energy directly into electricity. Concentrated solar thermal power uses heat to turn a turbine.

Concentrated solar thermal power uses heat to turn a turbine through water.

But Solar photovoltaic power can converts solar energy directly into electricity by using solar photovoltaic cells.

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