NREL develops publications, including technical reports and papers, about its R&D activities in concentrating solar power, as well as related information. Below you'll find a list of selected NREL publications concerning these activities.
Also see TroughNet's publications on parabolic trough technology, and market and economic assessment.
For other NREL concentrating solar power publications, you can search NREL's Publications Database.
Selected Publications
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Modeling Photovoltaic and Concentrating Solar Power Trough Performance, Cost, and Financing with the Solar Advisor Model
NREL Conference Paper (Preprint): (PDF 373 KB)
Event: Solar 2008 Conference, May 3-8, 2008, San Diego, California
Authors: Blair, N.; Mehos, M.; Christensen, C.; Cameron, C.
Economic, Energy, and Environmental Benefits of Concentrating Solar Power in California
NREL Subcontract Report: (PDF 1.5 MB)
Authors: Stoddard, L.; Abiecunas, J.; O'Connell, R.
Publication Date: April 2006
The Potential Economic Impact of Constructing and Operating Solar Power Generation Facilities in Nevada
NREL Subcontract Report: (PDF 948 KB)
Authors: Schwer, R.K.; Riddel, M.
Publication Date: February 2004
Executive Summary: Assessment of Parabolic Trough and Power Tower Solar Technology Cost and Performance Forecasts
NREL Subcontract Report: (PDF 588 KB)
Author: Sargent & Lundy LLC Consulting Group
Publication Date: October 2003
Assessment of Parabolic Trough and Power Tower Solar Technology Cost and Performance Forecasts
NREL Subcontract Report: (PDF 2.42 MB)
Author: Sargent & Lundy LLC Consulting Group
Publication Date: October 2003
Assessing the Potential for Renewable Energy on Public Lands
U.S. Department of Energy Report: (PDF 4.53 MB)
Publication Date: February 2003
Brighter than a Hundred Suns: Solar Power for the Southwest
NREL Subcontract Report: (PDF 809 KB)
Authors: Leitner, A.; Owens, B.
Publication Date: January 2003
Fuel from the Sky: Solar Power's Potential for Western Energy Supply
NREL Subcontract Report: (PDF 2.94 MB)
Author: Leitner, A.
Publication Date: July 2002
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