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C4: Generators

 Thermoelectric generator by using solar water heating

J. G. Perez-Luna, S. Jimenez-Xochimitl, L. A. Moreno-Coria, I. Vivaldo-De la Cruz
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla

 

A solar thermoelectric generator (STG) is presented. It is designed and fabricated a large thermoelectric power module where hot water is used. Hot water is obtained by a passive solar panel. It is possible to obtain hot water at 110 °C by using a water recycling flow in a close system. Several thermoelectric power modules are connected in a serial mode to obtain a voltage bigger than 12 V to have the possibility to charge a battery. The STG was tested for a complete day of operation. Results show some advantages for passive solar generators.