A novel hybrid thermoelectric generator configuration with blocking diodes to reduce power loss by preventing reverse current effects under non-uniform temperature distribution

W.K. Alani, J. Zheng, L. Lei and M.A. Fayad

Renewable Energy, 2025, vol. 244, issue C

Abstract: Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs) convert heat into electricity, offering sustainable renewable energy solutions. However, parallel TEG configurations face challenges from non-uniform temperature distributions (NTD), leading to power losses and reduced efficiency due to reverse current flow in real conditions. This study presents novel hybrid TEG configurations incorporating Schottky diodes as blocking diodes to mitigate reverse current effects, thereby reducing power losses and enhancing system performance.

Keywords: Thermoelectric generators; Renewable energy; Heat to electricity; Blocking diodes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.122689

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