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Everything You Need to Know About Concentrated Solar Power

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is an innovative technology that harnesses the sun's energy to generate electricity. Unlike traditional solar panels, which convert sunlight directly into electricity, Concentrated Solar Power Systems use mirrors or lenses to focus a large area of sunlight onto a small area. This concentrated light is then used to heat a fluid, which produces steam that drives a turbine connected to an electricity generator. How CSP Works CSP systems typically comprise three main components: mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight, a receiver to absorb and convert the sunlight into heat, and a power block where the heat is transformed into electricity. The mirrors are arranged in such a way that they follow the sun's movement throughout the day, ensuring maximum sunlight capture. There are several types of CSP technologies, including parabolic troughs, solar power towers, and dish Stirling engines. Parabolic troughs use curved mirrors to focus sunlight onto a r