This report looks at high-temperature solar thermal (HTST) technology, with the four main designs being considered: parabolic dish, parabolic trough, power tower, and linear Fresnel. HTST. . Solar thermal energy (STE) is a form of energy and a technology for harnessing solar energy to generate thermal energy for use in industry, and in the residential and commercial sectors. The operating temperature reached using this concentration technique is above 500 degrees Celsius —this amount of energy heat transfer fluid to produce steam. . Professor Craig McGregor, a registered professional engineer, leads Stellenbosch University's Solar Thermal Energy Research Group (STERG) and is a professor in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. With two decades of industrial R&D at a multinational energy and chemical company, he brings. . Solar power systems concentrate direct solar radiation turning it into a high-temperature energy source for the generation of electricity or to trigger chemical reactions.
Voltalia wins 132 MW Tunisian solar project; Karo Platinum planning 30 MW solar plant in Zimbabwe; AXIAN Energy raises $1 million from NORAD for solar; 1. 29 GW tracker order for GameChange Solar in Saudi Arabia. . African countries imported a record 15,032 MW of solar panels from China in the 12 months to June 2025, a 60% jump from the prior year. 57 GW —roughly three-quarters of the Hoover Dam's capacity. Twenty countries set new highs, with Nigeria overtaking Egypt for second. . Overview Energy America (EA) is a U. -based solar module manufacturer and renewable energy solutions provider, committed to advancing clean energy infrastructure across Africa. With a strong focus on innovation, EA integrates technology inspired by NASA research into its solar modules, ensuring. . Solar panel installations in Africa demonstrate remarkable resilience, with premium modules engineered to withstand diverse climate conditions from humid coastal regions to arid areas. These installations consistently deliver reliable power for both residential and commercial applications. This report is a call to action, urging stronger research, says Ember's Dave Jones The Mwalumina Rural Health Centre in Chongwe is powered via a solar PV installation. Ignite Energy Access has commissioned 15 solar minigrids in rural Zambia and plans to. .