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Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collector

Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectors are like special sun catchers that can warm up your house and also produce electricity. They have two parts. The first part is like a normal sun catcher, it has a sheet of special glass that helps to trap the sun's energy. That energy is then used to heat up water which can be used to provide warmth in the winter.

The second part is made up of solar panels. These are made of special materials that collect the sun's energy so that it can be converted into electricity. That electricity can be used to power your lights, tv, computers and other things in your home.

The special collector works like this: the sun catches on the glass and the heat is absorbed. That heat is then absorbed by the water, which is heated up. The solar panels also collect the sun's energy and convert it into electricity.

So, photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectors are like special sun catchers that can heat up your house and also provide electricity for you to use in your home.
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