The spectacular growth of networks of intercommunicating sensing nodes has generated a request for alternate, renewable power sources. Thermoelectric generators (TEGs), either conventional or integrated, are possible candidates. This paper analyzes the usability of TEGs as alternate power sources for wireless sensor network. It is shown how TEGs meet power requirements of low-power sensing nodes and how they outperform batteries as of the installation costs. Factors still hampering TEG wider use are also reviewed and commented upon, and an outlook at specific applications where TEGs might be rapidly deployed is provided.
Narducci, D. (2019). Thermoelectric harvesters and the internet of things: technological and economic drivers. JPHYS ENERGY, 1(2) [10.1088/2515-7655/ab0c3a].
Thermoelectric harvesters and the internet of things: technological and economic drivers
Narducci, D
2019
Abstract
The spectacular growth of networks of intercommunicating sensing nodes has generated a request for alternate, renewable power sources. Thermoelectric generators (TEGs), either conventional or integrated, are possible candidates. This paper analyzes the usability of TEGs as alternate power sources for wireless sensor network. It is shown how TEGs meet power requirements of low-power sensing nodes and how they outperform batteries as of the installation costs. Factors still hampering TEG wider use are also reviewed and commented upon, and an outlook at specific applications where TEGs might be rapidly deployed is provided.
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