Table of Contents
1. Introduction to concentrating solar thermal (CST) technologies
1.1. The sun as an energy source
1.2. Defining characteristics of CST technologies
1.3. Thermal efficiency and the need for concentration
1.5. Optimum operating temperature to maximize light-to-work conversion efficiency
1.6. Main commercially available solar concentrating technologies
Part Two. Advances in the collection and concentration of sunlight
2. Advanced mirror concepts for concentrating solar thermal systems
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