Definition of Concentrating solar power or solar thermal power system

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Concentrating solar power or solar thermal power system

A solar energy conversion system characterized by the optical concentration of solar rays through an arrangement of mirrors to generate a high temperature working fluid. Also see Solar rough, Solar power tower, or Solar dish. Concentrating solar power (but not Solar thermal power) may also refer to a system that focuses solar rays on a photovoltaic cell to increase conversion efficiency.



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