Solar Thermal Electricity (STE), also known as Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), is a technology that produces heat by concentrating solar irradiation. This heat can be used to generate electricity with a steam turbine or as process heat for industrial applications. By storing the thermal energy and/or using hybridization, STE is able to firmly deliver electricity on demand without additional cost – even after sunset. STE is grid-friendly not only due to thermal energy storage, but also due to the use of conventional turbine technology to generate electricity.