Thermoelectricity: converting heat in electricity

Abstract

With the purpose of knowing a renewable source, different from those already known so far, this article will present, in a general way, the mechanisms for generating electricity through thermoelectricity, which takes advantage of the heat released by machines or some processes that perform work. It is important to know new alternatives for electricity generation. Everyday millions of Mexicans connect to the electricity grid because it has become a fundamental aspect for the development of modern life, which provides safety, cleaning, heat in winter and cold in summers, in addition of being a crucial link in telecommunications, transportation, recreational activities, among others. Currently, the largest percent of the energy consumed worldwide comes from fossil fuels; since, the excessive use of these sources to satisfy the growing demand for electricity has caused a negative impact on the environment. For this reason, this article seeks for the reader to know an alternative for the generation of electricity using heat, which is an inexhaustible resource and that, in turn, reduces the negative impact on the environment.

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