Unlike solar (photovoltaic) cells, which use light to produce electricity, concentrating solar power systems generate electricity with heat. Concentrating solar collectors use mirrors and lenses to concentrate and focus sunlight onto a thermal receiver, similar to a boiler tube. Learn more here.
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This fact sheet will provide you with an overview of the concentrating solar power technologies used by utilities to generate electricity.
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Solar Mirrors
Solar mirrors are an innovative technology that can be used in many different ways. One way is to produce energy by concentrating sunlight onto a receiver which then converts it into electricity. This method is known as Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its efficiency and sustainability.
Another use for solar mirrors is in rebuilding efforts after natural disasters such as hurricanes or earthquakes. These mirrors can be used to provide temporary shelter or even help rebuild damaged structures by reflecting sunlight onto construction materials to dry them out more quickly.
In addition to their practical applications, solar mirrors are also fascinating from a scientific perspective. They allow us to study the behavior of light and heat transfer in new ways, leading to advancements in fields such as optics and thermodynamics.
If you're interested in learning more about solar mirrors, we've compiled a selection of books and other resources on this topic. From introductory guides like 'Concentrating Solar Power: Energy from Mirrors' to more advanced texts like 'Concentrated Solar Thermal Energy', there's something here for everyone.