The German R + D program "Solares Testzentrum Almeria" (SOTA) provides the scientific basis for the realization of advanced solar technologies including facility modifica-tions, component tests and new lines of development. One of the working packages, WP 300, addresses the "Scientific Support" by the performance of pre-paratory studies, exploratory laboratory activities and quali- fied expertise. Universities, Research Institutes and Company R + D Entities in Germany are enabled to treat the following aspects: * Meteorological, system and cost investigations, * Development of important...

The results of a German research and development programme which provided the scientific basis for the realization of advanced solar technologies. The report covers developments in terminal concentrators, receivers, integrated receiver/reactors and solar chemistry processes.

A collection of studies on the scientific basis for the realization of advanced solar technologies including facility modifications, component tests and new developments.