Concentrating solar power or solar thermal power system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000377",
  "term": "Concentrating solar power or solar thermal power system",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "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.",
  "subject": "Renewable energy",
  "see_also": [
    "Solar power tower"
  ],
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/concentrating-solar-power-or-solar-thermal-power-system/"
}