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System-level illustration of a metallic solar thermoelectric generator with a concentrated solar power field and building integration.

Solar Thermoelectric Generator Case Study: Evaluating Metallic TEGs as a Commercial Solid-State Power Solution

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A real-world feasibility study exploring solar thermoelectric generators as a solid-state alternative to photovoltaics, highlighting system-level efficiency gains from combined heat and power, modular scalability, supply-chain resilience, and pathways toward cost-effective deployment.

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Open bath thermoelectric cooling prototype test setup

Thermoelectric Cooling System Prototype Case Study

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We designed and delivered a proof-of-concept thermoelectric cooling system prototype for a demanding large-volume application. This case study explains the engineering approach, performance results, and why thermoelectrics can scale beyond small devices.

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Battery Thermal Management | Breaking the Physical Heat Limit

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EV battery performance hasn’t been limited by cooling systems — it has been limited by internal battery thermal resistance. This article reveals why that physics bottleneck stops fast charging and longevity, and introduces a breakthrough internal thermal architecture that removes it.

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a three stage cascade stacked thermoelectric module

How Thermoelectric Cooling Works: Practical Performance, Limits, and Tradeoffs

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Thermoelectric cooling is a solid-state technology that uses electrical current and semiconductor materials to move heat, creating a cold side and a hot side without compressors or refrigerants. This article explains how thermoelectric (Peltier) modules work in real systems, including practical performance limits, efficiency tradeoffs, and where the technology succeeds or falls short in practice.

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Robot image for thermoelectric solutions Judges NASA contest

Applied Thermoelectric Solutions Invited to Judge NASA Tech Briefs Innovation Contest

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Applied Thermoelectric Solutions was invited to serve as a judge for the NASA Tech Briefs “Create the Future” Innovation Contest, reviewing breakthrough ideas from engineers, scientists, students, and innovators worldwide. This honor highlights our expertise, industry credibility, and commitment to advancing next-generation technology.

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3D Modeling and Simulation results for a thermoelectric generator (TEG) and a two stage TEG module

Thermoelectric Generator Modeling and Simulation: 8 Things You Should Know

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Thermoelectric generator modeling and simulation can dramatically improve the success of TEG projects by reducing cost, avoiding trial-and-error design, and optimizing performance. This guide explains why simulation matters, common misconceptions, key benefits, and how proper modeling leads to better, more reliable thermoelectric designs.

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Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) Seebeck Module with electrical

Applied Thermoelectric Solutions Wins Open Innovation Challenge

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Applied Thermoelectric Solutions was recognized as a top finalist in a global open innovation competition for developing a patented thermoelectric wireless power solution for rotating hydroelectric generator shafts. This achievement highlights our engineering expertise, innovation capability, and commitment to creating practical, high-impact energy technologies.

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Thermoelectric generator power versus time plot with Thomson effect, Seebeck Effect, non thermoelement model and temperature dependent properties

Applied Thermoelectric Solutions Wins Editors’ Choice Award

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The Journal of Electronic Materials has awarded Applied Thermoelectric Solutions with the prestigious editor’s choice award. This recognition was granted for our outstanding paper titled “Detailed Transient

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A radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) pacemaker

How Thermoelectric Generators Work: Practical Power, Efficiency, and Applications

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Thermoelectric generators convert heat into electrical power using the Seebeck effect. This guide explains how TEGs work in real systems, what determines power output and efficiency, and how they are applied in practical energy-harvesting and waste-heat applications.

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Our Upcoming International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT) Presentation

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Applied Thermoelectric Solutions will present advanced thermoelectric generator modeling research at the International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT) in Caen, France. Our work demonstrates a fast, accurate transient multiphysics model for TEG design and optimization, delivering meaningful benefits for real-world thermoelectric products and energy harvesting applications.

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SPICE model of a heat generating object cooled by transient pulses thermoelectric simulation

Transient Electrical Current Peltier Cooling Performance

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Applied Thermoelectric Solutions presented new research on Peltier supercooling at the 232nd Electrochemical Society Meeting. This work improves fundamental understanding of transient Peltier cooler performance, helping engineers design more efficient, higher performing thermoelectric cooling systems and enabling better real-world thermoelectric applications.

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Medical applications of thermoelectrics / Peltier cooling showing a Peltier cooler / thermoelectric generator

Introduction to Thermoelectrics and Medical Applications

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Thermoelectrics can directly convert electricity to cooling or heating, and convert heat into electricity using the Seebeck effect. This article explains the fundamentals, key advantages, and why thermoelectrics are especially valuable for medical applications including refrigeration, precision temperature control, wearable devices, and body-heat energy harvesting.

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