REVIEW OF PSA ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF SOLAR THERMAL-ENERGY CONVERSION

The Plataforma Solar de Almeria (PSA) has recently been awarded a three year contract within the European Community's "Access to Large Scale Scientific Installations Program". This contract enables PSA to diversify and engage in new activities, while at the same time, continuing the program of work initiated by the Spanish German Cooperation Agreement of 1987. In this paper, we will present an overview of all activities in the area of solar thermal energy conversion in which the PSA is currently engaged. New activities started this year under the EC program will be commented in more detail, whereas recent results from existing lines of solar thermal R&D will be presented in separate papers.