This document summarizes parabolic dish solar thermal power technologies. It discusses different types of power conversion units used with parabolic dishes like gas turbines, direct steam generation, and Stirling engines. Specific technologies are described, including Cummins' parabolic dish with a gas turbine from 1996. The document outlines the main components of parabolic dish systems and provides examples of projects using technologies from companies like SES, Infinia, and Cleanergy.