NOVELTY - The profile (10) has two profile parts (20, 30) connected with a first plate-shaped element (11) i.e. glass pane, and a second plate-shaped element (12) i.e. absorber plate (13). The profile parts are partially joined with each other along a joining direction (40). A sealing element (42) is arranged in a joining region (41) between the profile parts. Cross-sections of the profile parts are partially formed in a trapezoidal shape in the joining region. A cavity of one of the profile parts is filled with a drying agent (31) such as calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, sodium sulfate or silica.    USE - Profile for connecting and hermetically sealing plate-shaped elements e.g. absorber plate and glass pane such as top cover, in a solar heat collector (claimed) in a maritime environment.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element is arranged in the joining region between the profile parts such that flowing of sealing agent between the profile parts can be reduced, thus achieving a stable and fixed connection of the profile parts while achieving a permanent seal of the joined profile in a stable and inexpensive manner, and hence optimally preventing slipping or loosening of the joined profile. The cavity of the profile part is filled with the drying agent such that an ingress of air humidity, saline, water and dirt into the solar heat collector can be prevented, thus reliably protecting the heat collector against UV irradiation, noxious environmental influences and high temperatures, and hence increasing efficiency and service life of the heat collector. The profile is manufactured in an inexpensive manner and assembled in a simple and quick manner, thus allowing the solar heat collector to be installed under extreme environmental conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first plate-shaped element is made from glass, and the second plate-shaped element is made from glass or metal. The sealing element is made from butyl rubber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar heat collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a profile for connecting two plate-shaped elements.    Profile (10)    Plate-shaped elements (11, 12)    Absorber plate (13)    Profile parts (20, 30)    Drying agent (31)    Joining direction (40)    Joining region (41)    Sealing element (42)