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"A group of researchers from South Africa's Central University of Technology
has designed a solar module integrating a cooling system relying on a
thermoelectric cooler (TEC).
TECs can convert heat into electricity through the “Seebeck effect”, which
occurs when a temperature difference between two different semiconductors
produces a voltage between the two substances. The devices are commonly used
for industrial applications to convert excess heat into electricity. However,
their high costs and limited performance have thus far limited their adoption
on a broader scale.
“The PV-TEC system proposed in this study entails a PV panel integrated with a
TEC device, affixed to its reverse side, a heatsink interconnected with the
opposing face of the thermoelectric device, and a switching mechanism,” the
scientists explained. “The TEC is powered by the PV panel it is intended to
cool.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
