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The database comprises seven experimental tests, which contain variables such as time, inlet temperature, outlet temperature, ambient temperature, global radiation, diffuse radiation, wind direction, wind speed, and volumetric flow rate. Based on the data obtained from this pilot PTC system, it is possible to provide relevant information for the installation and construction of large-scale solar collectors. Furthermore, the climatic conditions considered allow key factors in the design of multiple collectors to be determined, such as the type of arrangement (series or parallel) and manufacturing materials. In addition, the data collected in this study are key to validating future theoretical models of the PTC. 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