CSP

[sê-é-pê]
noun
Concentrating Solar Power / Energia Solar Concentrada
1. A renewable energy technology that uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight to generate heat for electricity production
CSP plants can store thermal energy to generate electricity even after sunset.
As plantas de CSP podem armazenar energia térmica para gerar eletricidade mesmo após o pôr do sol.
2. An acronym commonly used in the renewable energy and solar power industries
The government invested in CSP technology to reduce carbon emissions.
O governo investiu em tecnologia CSP para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
CSP is a technical acronym primarily used in scientific, engineering, and environmental policy contexts. It represents an important technology in Brazil's renewable energy initiatives, particularly in the northeast region where solar irradiance is high. The technology is also significant in Mediterranean and desert regions globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Concentrated Solar PowerEnergia Solar ConcentradaEnergia Térmica Solar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
CSP / Energia Solar Concentrada
Standard technical term used in energy sector
Portugal
CSP / Energia Solar Concentrada
Technical term used in European renewable energy context
USA
CSP
Widely used acronym in solar energy industry, particularly in southwestern states

Related Words

Solar energyRenewable energyPhotovoltaicThermal storageHeliostatEnergia solar fotovoltaica
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