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System, method and/or apparatus for thermoelectric energy generation

A thermoelectric and electric energy technology, applied in lighting and heating equipment, thermoelectric devices, thermoelectric devices that only use the Peltier or Seebeck effect, etc., can solve problems such as unawareness and complexity, and achieve the effect of easy transmission

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-09
ELECTRONICS HLDG LLC
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[0004] The challenge with current renewable clean energy technologies is that they are nearly as complex and in some cases more complex than the traditional technologies they are trying to replace
Most of these technologies focus on alternative generation, but they are unaware of the fact that most of the inefficiencies in getting energy to the customer occur along the countless steps between conversion to electrical energy and actual use of the energy

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[0055]Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure relate to converting various types of energy into thermal energy, which can be stored and / or then converted into electrical energy. The exemplary embodiments described herein may be beneficial for environmental as well as economic reasons, as will be readily understood by those of skill in the art after reading this disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, electrical energy may be easily transported and thus available at the user's desired location, thereby reducing transport costs and the like. In exemplary embodiments, systems, methods, and / or apparatus may eliminate or reduce the need for power transmission, thereby reducing the need for fossil fuel-based power generation, at least for some applications. In an exemplary embodiment, thermal energy may be stored locally, thereby making it transportable. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include an organic phase change material for storing thermal energy, thereb...

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Provided are systems methods and / or apparatus for the conversion of various types of energy into thermal energy that may be stored and / or then converted into electrical energy. The electrical energy may be available on demand and / or at a user's desired power requirements (e.g., power level and / or type). For example, the energy may be available at a particular voltage and either as direct current (DC) energy or alternating current (AC) energy. The electrical energy may be easily transported and therefore available at a user's desired location. For example, the systems, methods and / or devices may eliminate or reduce the need for electricity transmission, at least for certain applications. In exemplary embodiments, the system may include an organic phase change material for storing the thermal energy.

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[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61 / 413995, filed November 16, 2010, and US Patent Application No. 61 / 532104, filed September 8, 2011. This application is also related to PCT Application No. PCT / ____ / _________ filed on November 16, 2011, entitled "Systems, Methods and / or Devices for Providing LED lighting". Each of these applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0002] In general, the present disclosure generally relates to converting thermal energy to electrical energy. In general, the present disclosure also relates to converting temperature differences into electrical energy. Background technique [0003] It becomes more important to consume energy generated by thermal power plants (eg, natural gas, coal, fossil fuel, nuclear, etc.) and replace them with renewable and / or clean energy sources. [0004] The challenge facing current renewable clean energy technologies is that they are nearly...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01L35/30H10N10/10H10N10/13H10N10/17
CPCF21S4/00H01L35/28H01L35/30H10N10/10H10N10/17H10N10/13H10N19/101F21V29/54F21K9/232F21K9/68F21Y2115/10F21V7/0066
Inventor 丹尼尔·斯图尔特·朗
Owner ELECTRONICS HLDG LLC