Solar photovoltaic devices and solar thermal devices use different methods to generate electricity from the sun.

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Solar photovoltaic devices convert sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, whereas solar thermal devices use mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight and generate heat, which is then used to generate electricity through a steam turbine or other traditional energy conversion process.

Solar Photovoltaic Devices and Solar Thermal Devices Use Different Methods