PV Gap

Aaron Said:

solar collectors are parts of:?

We Answered:

Both A and B. Collectors can be used in both passive (rooftop water heater) and active (solar steam generator) applications.

Bernard Said:

Solar collectors are parts of a(n)?

We Answered:

A case could be made for 'C' as well. Having sunlight fall on stone flooring inside a room will warm it up. At night, that stored heat is radiated back out.

If your looking for only one answer, that's a poorly designed question.

Frank Said:

Solar collectors are parts of_. ?

We Answered:

Solar collectors are parts of_. ?

b. active solar heating systems

Active solar Active solar technologies usually consist of a solar collecting device that is designed to capture the sun’s energy; it can be used to store or transfer heat energy in water or air. Unlike passive solar technologies there is usually a moving part of the system involved with active solar technologies hence the word – active – usually a pump type device.