Solar Thermal Power systems, also recognized& identified as Concentrating Solar Power systems, use focused solar radiation as an extraordinary temperature energy foundation to yield electricity expending thermal means. High temperature solar energy amassers are essentially of three varieties:
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Parabolic trough system: at the receiver can reach 400° C and produce steam for generating electricity.
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Power tower system: The reflected rays of the sun are always aimed at the receiver, where temperatures well above 1000° C can be reached.
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Parabolic dish systems: Parabolic dish systems can reach 1000° C at the receiver, and achieve the highest efficiencies for converting solar energy to electricity.