Thermoelectric generators are solid state energy harvesters which can convert thermal
energy into electrical energy in a reliable and renewable manner. Over the last decade, the …

The rapid development of human population, buildings and technology application currently
has caused electric consumption to grow rapidly. Therefore, efficient energy management …

Develo** thermoelectric materials with superior performance means tailoring interrelated
thermoelectric physical parameters–electrical conductivities, Seebeck coefficients, and …

It is important for building owners and operators to manage the electrical energy
consumption of their buildings. As electrical energy is the major form of energy consumed in …

The escalating growth in the traditional air-conditioning industry has led to an increased
demand for energy. However, this industry has the drawbacks of high energy consumption …

The area of micro power generation has developed significantly over the last two decades in
the field of microelectromechanical systems, self-powered wireless sensor nodes, and …

Energy storage has become an important part in renewable energy technology systems.
Solar thermal systems, unlike photovoltaic systems with striving efficiencies, are industrially …

Energy is the lifeblood of the modern world. Because of the negative environmental impacts
and limited sources of fossil fuels, researchers are increasingly focusing on renewable …

In recent years, there have been growing interests in key areas related to global warming
resulting from environmental emissions, and the diminishing sources of fossil fuel. The …

This chapter presents a detailed theoretical study, numerical modelling and some
applications for solar heating and cooling systems focused on active and combisystems …