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Concentrating Solar Power

Concentrating solar power creates electricity through generating heat using mirrors to concentrate the sun's rays. The most proven form of concentrating solar power is generated through parabolic troughs, the technology to be used by Acquasol in Port Augusta. Parabolic troughs focus sunlight onto a pipe to heat fluid passing through it to around 400 degrees Centigrade. The heat is then used to create steam to drive a traditional turbine.

The second major form of concentrating solar power comes from solar dishes. These focus sunlight onto a single point to create heat. The third form of concentrating solar power comes from solar towers. These use a circular field of mirrors to focus sunlight on a central tower to create heat.