This report describes the results of an analysis tracing the technological influence of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Solar Energy Technology Office (SETO) and its precursor programs, as well as CSP research funded by other offices in DOE. A total of 112 CSP patents are confirmed to be associated with SETO funding (70 U.S. patents, 17 EPO patents, and 25 WIPO patents). Solar CSP research funded by SETO, and by DOE in general, has had a significant influence on subsequent developments, both within and beyond CSP technology. This influence can be seen on innovations associated with the leading CSP organizations. It can also be seen on innovations associated with large companies across a range of other technologies.
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