Boot systems and methods for solar boilers

A starting system for a solar boiler includes a main fluid circuit having a plurality of panels solar boiler to generate electricity from solar energy. An auxiliary fluid circuit is selectively connected in fluid communication with the main fluid circuit by a plurality of valves. An auxiliary boiler is operatively connected to the auxiliary fluid circuit. The valves connecting the auxiliary circuit fluid to the main fluid circuit are configured so they can be opened and closed to selectively put the auxiliary boiler in fluid communication with portions of the main fluid circuit to supply heat to parts of the main circuit fluid in preparation for the production of energy from solar energy.