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A high performance solar powered thermoelectric generator

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  • Rowe, D. M.

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The efficiency of a single couple solar powered thermoelectric generator utilising fine-grained Si---Ge alloy thermoelements and a selective solar absorbing coating is investigated as a function of operating temperature and solar concentration factor. Optical losses and heat losses are taken into account. Under optimal operating conditions, the overall efficiency of the device is computed to be in excess of 12 per cent when operating between room temperature and 1000 K.

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  • Rowe, D. M., 1981. "A high performance solar powered thermoelectric generator," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 8(4), pages 269-273, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:8:y:1981:i:4:p:269-273
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