Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectors or PVTs are solar panels that produce thermal and electrical energy. Therefore, they are able to harvest more energy per unit area compared to conventional PV modules. Until today PVTs are predominantly used in conjunction with geothermal probes. In the present project the use of PVTs in conjunction with ground water heat pumps is assessed. The thermal energy produced by the PVTs is used to preheat the ground water for the heat pumps. This increases the seasonal performance factor (SPF) of the heat pumps - they consume less electrical energy. At the same time the ground water flow cools the PVTs and raises their electrical efficiency, which results in a higher electrical energy yield. To quantify the benefits, a PVT and PV system with an electric power rating of 236 kWp was installed on the roof of the linth-arena sgu in Näfels in March 2015. The linth-arena sgu is a building containing a sports centre with a swimming pool, fitness room, restaurant, hotel, etc. The PVT part of the system accounts for approx. 20 % of the roof area used for the solar system (178 out of 877 modules). Over the 2.5 years in operation, the increase of the electrical energy yield for PVT compared to PV modules was measured to be 5 % per year. Additionally, the savings in electrical energy through the heat pumps due to preheating of the fluid were found to be three times higher than the increase in electrical yield. Compared to a PV system with a comparative size as the installed PVT system, the savings from preheating the ground water for the heating was 17 % of the total electricity production in the 12 analysed months. Together with the increased energy yield, the electrical benefits of a PVT system are about 20 to 25 % in this set up. Clearing the snow from the modules by using the heat from the ground water is a possible way to increase the electricity production in winter. Due to the low rise in the current set-up and low solar radiation in winter in Näfels this proved to be ineffective for the specific installation. With an adjusted set-up, clearing the snow from modules might still be useful, especially in alpine regions. The pilot and demonstration project ends in December 2018. The system will still be producing electricity and heat until the planned renovation in 2020. The tested system of PVT-panels in combination with ground water heat pumps can well be transferred to other buildings. Since the thermal energy yield in winter is low, especially buildings with high heat demands in summer are suited to adapt the concept (e.g. sport centres, hospitals and hotels).