It seems to be a new type of solar cell that detects or reacts to infrared rather than visible light which allows it to respond to light sources with lower temperatures (unlike the sun).
Mr. Abu Khansa, I don't have information on what you need. However, we both now have a list of things to read. Just click on the link above and look. Thanks for bringing this up. I learned something new today.
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TPV convert heat radiation (not light)to electricity, for nowdays development it only operate up to 100W as long as I know. If there's someone can develop it to much more kW, the electricity can be recycled with no cost will be charged by electricity provider company/government.
Industry will get much more profit, consumer goods may be cheaper than now....may be.
Actually, I didn't say that it converts light but that's okay. From the little that I've read, this technology is still in its infancy. At the moment, no one is manufacturing these devices on a commercial scale.
The first link that I got in Google was the Western Washington University study on the technology. They made an experimental car that runs on these things (http://vri.etec.wwu.edu/pdf%20files/v29paper.pdf). Interesting.
Anyway, the key component is the TPV itself which, unfortunately, is not being manufactured or, the ones that are being manufactured do not produce an output that is high enough to be commercially viable.
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I am working in Steel Coating Industry where furnace facilities stand at main critical equipments. Those furnace consume many power to produce heat energy. It was acrossed in my mind how nice it will if I can recycle the electrical energy.
Furnace convert electrical to heat energy, then TPV convert heat to electrical energy. This recycle electrical energy will be utilized to heat up the furnace itself. So, just like the world water cycle.
So, keep in mind of this...share with me when you step on new development.
Ah, but have you heard of the Stirling Engine? It's an engine that works on a temperature differential. It doesn't use fuel and, in some models, can even operate off the heat off the palm of your hand!
This is not a perpetual motion machine, mind you. It's a perfectly legitimate engine and simple too. Just type "Stirling Engine" in Google or use the search function in GlobalSpec.
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