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Concentrated Solar Power Technologies: Parabolic Troughs, Solar Towers, and Dish Stirling Systems

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of a parabolic trough in CSP systems?

  1. Reflecting sunlight onto a central receiver
  2. Concentrating sunlight onto a linear receiver
  3. Generating electricity directly from sunlight
  4. Storing thermal energy for later use