Thread: How to use TEGs to create power with your coolant heat
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Old 10-04-2018, 10:59 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Yeah, TEG efficiency is pretty horrific actually. Wikipedia says:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermo...tor#Efficiency

Quote:
The typical efficiency of TEGs is around 5–8%.
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