A critical review of regional dynamics, advances and challenges in concentrating solar technologies in Turkiye

OpenAlex İngilizce

Turkiye is the second-largest installed nonconcentrating collector area in the world after China and has recently intensified efforts to deploy concentrating solar technologies (CST). This review has critically addressed the most up-to-date status of the CST and associated research directions in Turkiye for the first time. It presents a comprehensive overview of compound parabolic collectors (CPCs), linear Fresnel collectors (LFCs), parabolic trough collectors (PTCs), parabolic dish collectors (PDCs), central tower receivers (CTRs) and concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) from the Turkish perspective. The study highlights the historical evolution of CST and evaluates related research and commercial activities conducted in Turkiye. More than 170 applications, ranging from laboratory- to commercial-scale, have been uncovered. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders seeking to advance sustainable CST and strengthen public–private collaborations in Turkiye. This work also supports the development of strategic pathways for overcoming technical and financial barriers to CST implementation.