This paper provides an overview of the current status of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants worldwide, based on data from the CSP-GURU database as of July 2023. The paper discusses the evolution of CSP technology, including the deployment of different technologies such as parabolic trough, tower, Fresnel, and dish systems. It highlights the increasing use of thermal storage, which is more cost-effective than electricity storage, and the importance of storage capacity and operating temperatures in improving the efficiency of CSP plants. The paper also presents data on investment costs, levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), land requirements, and overall efficiency of CSP technologies. It notes that parabolic trough technology is the most widely used, accounting for about 75% of installed capacities, while solar towers are gaining attention due to their higher operating temperatures. The paper also discusses the potential of CSP for long-term energy storage and its role in providing dispatchable power. It emphasizes the importance of considering environmental factors, such as water consumption, when evaluating CSP technologies. The paper concludes that CSP has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy mix, especially in regions with high solar irradiance. It also highlights the need for continued research and development to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of CSP technologies. The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of CSP technology and its potential for future development.This paper provides an overview of the current status of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants worldwide, based on data from the CSP-GURU database as of July 2023. The paper discusses the evolution of CSP technology, including the deployment of different technologies such as parabolic trough, tower, Fresnel, and dish systems. It highlights the increasing use of thermal storage, which is more cost-effective than electricity storage, and the importance of storage capacity and operating temperatures in improving the efficiency of CSP plants. The paper also presents data on investment costs, levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), land requirements, and overall efficiency of CSP technologies. It notes that parabolic trough technology is the most widely used, accounting for about 75% of installed capacities, while solar towers are gaining attention due to their higher operating temperatures. The paper also discusses the potential of CSP for long-term energy storage and its role in providing dispatchable power. It emphasizes the importance of considering environmental factors, such as water consumption, when evaluating CSP technologies. The paper concludes that CSP has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy mix, especially in regions with high solar irradiance. It also highlights the need for continued research and development to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of CSP technologies. The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of CSP technology and its potential for future development.