ABSTRACT:
This report, which is divided into two volumes, documents the accomplishments and progress of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Thermal Technology (STT) Program during FY 1982, covering the period from October 1, 1981 to September 30, 1982. The focus of the STT Program is research and development leading to the commercial readiness of three primary solar thermal concepts: the central receiver, parabolic dish, and parabolic trough. To a lesser extent, the hemispherical bowl and salt-gradient solar pond are also being studied. This development effort is complemented by numerous research and planning activities.

Volume I, the Executive Summary, contains a brief description of each technology and highlights of the fiscal year's technical activities. Volume II details FY 1982 accomplishments and includes a bibliography, list of contacts, acronyms, and definition of terms relevant to solar thermal technology and the STT Program.