| Technology | Solar-PV | Solar thermal-flat plate collectors | Solar thermal-evacuated tubes | Solar thermal-parabolic troughs |
| Energy generated | Electricity | Heat (50˚C - 60˚C) | Heat (80˚C - 100˚C) | Heat (100˚C - 150˚C) |
| Efficiency of the solar system | 15% | 40% - 50% | Higher than 55% | Higher than 70% |
| Possible integration with | Compression chiller | Adsorption chiller | Absorption chiller | Absorption chiller |
| Is the solar technology used? | Yes, broadly | Yes, broadly | Yes, in few applications | Yes, but not commercially |
| Is the solar technology cost-effective? | Yes | Yes | Yes, depending on the application | No, depending on the application |