Solar energy collection system

A solar energy collection system that includes a collector row that extends along a longitudinal axis and tracks the sun in at least one dimension by rotating about a pivot axis, the solar energy collection system comprising:

• a plurality of longitudinally adjacent collectors that are coupled end to end along the longitudinal axis to form the collector row, each collector comprising:
• a reflector;
• at least one solar receiver;
• and
• a support structure that supports the at least one solar receiver and the reflector, there being a space between the support structures of adjacent collectors in the collector row, wherein the reflectors of the adjacent collectors extend beyond the underlying support structures to form a substantially continuous reflective surface over the space;
• and
• a coupling device that is positioned in the space between the support structures, the coupling device connecting the support structures of the adjacent collectors and arranged to help rotate the adjacent collectors.