Integration of Thermoelectric Technology in Hybrid Solar Energy Systems

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Integration of Thermoelectric Technology in Hybrid Solar Energy Systems brings together the latest developments and highlights emerging trends in the application of thermoelectrics in hybrid solar energy systems, supported by practical guidance and case studies. The book begins by introducing the key concepts of thermoelectrics and hybrid renewable energy systems, with discussion of hybrid system types, methods of hybridization, design, optimization, and performance, as well as detailed coverage of thermoelectrics for cooling and power generation in terms of fundamental physics, underlying equations, modelling and simulation, and analytical, numerical, and hybrid approaches. This is followed by further in-depth chapters focusing on specific application areas, including solar thermoelectric (TE) power generation, hybrid solar PV-TE power generation, hybrid solar thermal-TE heating systems, TE-embedded solar distillations, hybrid solar-TE cooling systems, and solar-TE applications for indoor thermal comfort. A final chapter explores the economics and environmental considerations in the integration of thermoelectric systems in solar energy systems, covering methodologies for applying cost-benefit analyses and life-cycle assessments, and potential environmental benefits. This is a helpful resource to all those looking to stay up-to-date with the latest research developments, to deepen their understanding of the field, or to leverage the latest research findings to inform decision-making and innovation, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, industry professionals, and policy makers.

Introduces key concepts of thermoelectrics and hybrid renewable energy systems
Covers solar power generation, cooling, and heating applications
Draws on the latest research, emerging trends, and case studies

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-11-01
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor300
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780443366628

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Dr. Howard Njoku is a member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, where he leads the Sustainable Energy Engineering Research Group with a focus on solar energy resource evaluation, greenhouse gas emission mitigation, building energy use, and low-carbon technologies. He is currently also a Visiting Scientist at the Department of Thermal Science and Energy of the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, China. Dr. Njoku received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nigeria, and his current research is concentrated on waste heat recovery using thermoelectrics, carbon footprint mitigation in the Nigerian power sector, solar energy data verification, and indoor thermal comfort.Prof. Gang Pei is the Dean of the School of Engineering Science at the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China. He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles (2017-2018), Marie Curie Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham (2011-2013) and City of University of Hong Kong Visiting Scholar (2006-2007). He completed received his PhD in Thermal Science and Energy Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China. Prof. Pei’s research focuses mainly on solar energy utilization, novel thermodynamic cycles, building energy on and radiation cooling.

1. Introduction: Themoelectrics and renewable energy systems2. Hybrid renewable energy systems3. Thermoelectrics for cooling and power generation4. Solar thermoelectric power generation5. Hybrid solar photovoltaic-thermoelectric (PV-TE) power generation6. Hybrid solar thermal-thermoelectric (ST-TE) heating systems7. Thermoelectric-embedded solar distillations8. Hybrid solar-thermoelectric cooling systems9. Solar-thermoelectric applications for indoor thermal comfort10. Economic and environmental impact of thermoelectric integration in solar energy systems