Panasonic develops thermoelectric generator for geothermal energy generation

The Japan based maker of electronic products for consumer, business and industrial use has developed thermoelectric tubes that the company says can be used for geothermal electricity generation and waste heat recovery. According to the company: "The tubular shape enables direct and efficient heat transfer without additional heat exchangers, yielding high density of generated power. Panasonic's thermoelectric tube with simple, compact, and efficient features is an ideal solution for capturing unused or wasted heat from hot springs and factory."