Student Resources on Concentrating Solar Power
The following resources will help you learn about concentrating solar power. If you are unfamiliar with this technology, see the introduction to concentrating solar power systems.
Grades 7-12
Re-Energy: Solar Heat
Features basic information about the energy from the sun's heat, as well as to build your own solar oven.
High School and College Level
NREL Concentrating Solar Power Research
Features information about parabolic troughs, systems-driven modeling and analysis, and other advanced components and technologies.
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Program
Basic information about the concentrating solar power industry, research and development, and technologies in use.
Concentrating Solar Power Photo & Document Database
Find specific, downloadable information and/or photos from Sandia National Laboratories.