Abstract
Thermal Integral Micro-Generation (TIMGen) systems on the scale of a few Watts are proposed for use with solar or fuel-derived heat. The optics, the thermal receiver, and several generation technologies (MEMS Stirling and Brayton engines, thermal photovoltaic, thermoelectric) are discussed. Estimates of system performance show the potential for efficiency competitive with photovoltaic cells and large-scale thermal plants. TIMGen plants are modular, scalable, highly redundant, and potentially low-cost via mass production.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | International Solar Energy Conference |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2001 International Solar Energy Conference, a Part of Forum 2001, Solar Energy: The Power to Choose - Washington, DC, United States Duration: 21 Apr 2001 → 25 Apr 2001 |
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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