TY - JOUR VL - Part F JF - Green Energy and Technology A1 - Al-Waeli, A.H.A. A1 - Sopian, K. A1 - Kazem, H.A. A1 - Chaichan, M.T. N1 - cited By 0 UR - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183422242&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-99-9126-6_1&partnerID=40&md5=7fbdc6956de0cff30c79b970ef288cb5 Y1 - 2024/// AV - none PB - Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH SP - 1 EP - 17 ID - scholars20214 KW - Critical assessment; Photovoltaic thermals; Photovoltaic/thermal systems; Thermal collectors; Thermal technologies TI - Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) SN - 18653529 N2 - This opening chapter presents a comprehensive introduction that encompasses an exploration of PV/T collectors, underpinned by an in-depth review of the relevant literature. The chapter aims to present the technology and the rationale for using it. Moreover, the classifications of PV/T collectors are presented along with a critical assessment to illuminate the trajectory of PV/T technology. In reading the chapter, a broader understanding of the research landscape with regards to PV/T systems is acquired. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. ER -