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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 trough, 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 aphotovoltaic cell to increase conversion efficiency.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Energy
- Category: Coal; Natural gas; Petrol
- Company: EIA
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