Concentrated Solar Power was developed a lot in 20 years. It was hoped to challenge PV panels. History shows that it did not happen due to economic success of rooftop PV. Much effort was made in Spain, California (Crescent Dunes USA), Morocco. CD plant had design issues & did not achieve what was planned. Many plants use a tall "Power Tower' surrounded by Heliostats or mirrors to focus the HEAT🔍 of the sun on a collection point. Temps get very high! Some designs use parabolic mirrors & a tube/oil
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