Thermoelectric waste-heat-to-power in the built environment: a source-to-system framework from buildings to concrete infrastructure

Energy and Buildings 2026 Open access

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Authors: Robert Haigh
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2026.117697
Cited by: 1
References: 86

Abstract

• Proposes a source-to-system framework for thermoelectric energy harvesting. • Develops a heat-source typology for built environment applications • Standardises performance metrics across materials, devices, and systems. • Quantifies output ranges from μW to W across system scales. • Shows thermoelectrics are low-power but highly spatially scalable.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications Integrated Energy Systems Optimization Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy and Buildings
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
365
Pages
117697–117697
Publication date
25 May 2026
Language
EN