%T Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) %J Green Energy and Technology %V Part F %R 10.1007/978-981-99-9126-6₁ %P 1-17 %I Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH %D 2024 %A A.H.A. Al-Waeli %A K. Sopian %A H.A. Kazem %A M.T. Chaichan %L scholars20214 %K Critical assessment; Photovoltaic thermals; Photovoltaic/thermal systems; Thermal collectors; Thermal technologies %X 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. %O cited By 0