Solar thermal panels

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-002133",
  "term": "Solar thermal panels",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A system that actively concentrates thermal energy from the sun by means of solar collector panels. The panels typically consist of fat, sun-oriented boxes with transparent covers, containing water tubes of air baffles under a blackened heat absorbent panel. The energy is usually used for space heating, for water heating, and for heating swimming pools.",
  "subject": "Renewable energy",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/solar-thermal-panels/"
}