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SolarPACES (9th)

1998-06-01 , Odeillo

The SolarPACES 1998 highlighted the increasing integration of concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies into national energy planning. Bringing together engineers, researchers, and industry representatives, the conference explored not only technical advances in parabolic troughs, solar power towers, and thermal storage but also strategies for accelerating commercial adoption. Participants shared lessons learned from demonstration projects, emphasizing how operational insights could inform design improvements and cost reductions.
 

A notable focus of the 1998 edition was the growing collaboration between research institutions and the private sector. Workshops and interactive sessions encouraged knowledge exchange on scaling up pilot projects and addressing regulatory and financial barriers, reflecting the community’s shift from purely experimental research toward practical energy solutions.
 

Beyond technical discussions, the ninth SolarPACES conference addressed the global energy context, highlighting the role of CSP in diversifying energy portfolios and contributing to sustainable development. By fostering dialogue across research, industry, and policy spheres, the event reinforced SolarPACES’ role as a leading forum for advancing solar thermal power worldwide.