Abstract
Solar thermoelectric generator (STG) using cheap parabolic concentrator with high ZT modules can be a cost-effective alternative to solar photovoltaics for micro-power generation. Using novel thermoelectric materials, conversion efficiency of 5.5% can be achieved for a STG.
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