segments to form one collector thus reaching up to 120 m. These collectors are combined together to form rows (collectors aligned in 1 axis in the North-South direction) and loops (collectors connected in series where the cold fluid enters in one end and the hot fluids leaves in the other end). The collector is moved from east to west to track the sun by means of a hydraulic drive system. The modular concept of Solarlite allows choosing the optimal length of the collector based on the specific locations’ wind data. The combination of the light weight composite and slender steel structure allows having a reduced specific weight compared to the competitors. Awards and nominations Die Finalisten des Deutsche Innovationspreises. CSP Today Award:Solarlite GmbH was a Newcomer of the year finalist in 2010. National Energy Globe Award Thailand 2012 Step Award 2011 in den Kategorien Produkt und Technologie und Nachhaltigkeit References Parabolrinnen für Prozeswärme-Projekte und Entwicklungen. Parabolic trough solar collector and their applications The secret of success Case study Zero Campus Design, University of Minnesota 16. Kölner Sonnenkolloquium Klimaretter Footnotes External links http://www.solarlite.de http://www.mss-csp.info/companies http://www.seao2.com/solarsphere/csp.htm http://www.nrel.gov/csp/solarpaces/project_detail.cfm/projectID=207 Solar thermal energy