Types of solar power Solar plate system Read More Types of solar thermal power plant 1. Parabolic trough solar thermal power plant: Utilizes curved mirrors in a trough shape to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver tube, heating a fluid that generates steam for electricity production. 2. Tower solar thermal power plant: Employs a centralized tower surrounded by an array of mirrors (heliostats) that focus sunlight onto a receiver at the top, producing high temperatures to generate electricity. Read More