How it Works - Thermoelectric Generator

How does a Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) work? Learn about how the most reliable and cost-effective remote power system available creates power.

[kevinlane]

Until recently, I had no idea thermoelectric generators needed one side to be cold equally as much they needed one side to be hot. This video really clear things up.

[radovanseles]

How efficient is this device and how much gas is needed to produce 1kWh of electricity?

[kevin]

Such an amazing invention;
It's totally relies on Seeback theory;
bur Sir, i still have a question here please
We still need Gas as a heat source, is that right ?

[qzorn]

nice info.. Where are the thermoelectric/thermocouple panels about the size of home solar-panels? Big money talks. I guess this stuff get's the back set? 😎 Thanks.

[geofferyromany]

The solar hybrid is still using fossil fuel to charge battery together with solar panels. I hope that your company sees into the future and by 2030 these gas TEG may not be allowable. Please develop fully solar pvt TEG from waste heat. I would be first inline to preorder.

[geofferyromany]

Use gas is the same effect on the environment. Your company must move away from gas to fully solar.

[noneflop]

Ia there really no generator that transforms heat into electricity without needing a cold side?

Heat itself is energy, you'd think there would be easier ways