Power supply installation for remote rural settlements with solar thermoelectric generator

An analysis of scientific studies has been carried out, which presents thermoelectric technologies based on solar energy that can satisfy not only the need for electricity generation, but also contribute to energy saving and environmental protection. The results of theoretical and experimental studies on the development of power supply systems based on thermoelectric generators in combination with photovoltaic panels, solar concentrators and heat pipes are also presented, allowing us to conclude that the creation of solar thermoelectric generators is relevant. The authors have developed a design and presented a description of the power supply installation operation with a solar thermoelectric generator and heat pipes transmitting thermal energy from a solar concentrator through a solid-state thermal storage to a thermoelectric generator. Expressions are given for calculating the main thermal characteristics of the elements of the proposed installation with a solar thermoelectric generator (solar concentrator and solid-state thermal storage), as well as the efficiency factor and output electric power of the thermoelectric generator.