Solar panels vs Solar heaters which one do you need?

In the midst of the load shedding crisis (electricity outages for subscribers), solar energy becomes the solution.

Solar energy: It is the Light and Heat emitted from the sun, and each has a method of utilization.

1. Heat: It is used to heat water through a solar water heater that is installed on top of the building. It is connected to the cold and hot water lines. Through glass panels, it absorbs the sun's rays and transfers the heat to the cold water line.

2. Light: In this case, the sun's rays falling on the solar cells (PV) made of semiconductor materials are converted into electricity, which is used for lighting and powering electrical appliances such as TVs, refrigerators, etc.

This means that solar cells produce electrical energy, while the solar water heater does not produce any electricity, but rather converts the sun's light into heat used for heating.

This post is for people who say that solar cells are not feasible and are expensive. Even if you are not convinced, just use the solar water heater. It is easy to install and does not require much maintenance, and it reduces the use of electric or gas water heaters.

Solar energy is the solution.

I hope the difference between the two has been clarified, as some of us get confused about it.