thermoelectric
adjective
ther·mo·elec·tric
ˌthər-mō-i-ˈlek-trik 
: of, relating to, or dependent on phenomena that involve relations between the temperature and the electrical condition in a metal or in contacting metals
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In theory, thermoelectric generators, materials and paints could produce electricity from small temperature differences in engines, power plants, even body heat.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
Later, the blackout got worse because of breakdowns in old thermoelectric plants that haven’t been properly maintained, and the lack of fuel to operate some facilities.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In fact, seven of the eight thermoelectric plants that supply energy to Cuba are broken or under maintenance, according to a statement released this Wednesday by the Cuban Electric Union and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the island.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Early Saturday morning, Cuban energy minister Vicente de la O Levy said that two thermoelectric plants were starting up and there were 500MW of power in the system already.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
Later, the blackout got worse because of breakdowns in old thermoelectric plants that haven’t been properly maintained, and the lack of fuel to operate some facilities.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In fact, seven of the eight thermoelectric plants that supply energy to Cuba are broken or under maintenance, according to a statement released this Wednesday by the Cuban Electric Union and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the island.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Early Saturday morning, Cuban energy minister Vicente de la O Levy said that two thermoelectric plants were starting up and there were 500MW of power in the system already.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024
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thermoelectric
adjective
ther·mo·elec·tric
ˌthər-mō-i-ˈlek-trik
: of, relating to, or dependent on phenomena that involve relations between the temperature and the electrical condition in a metal or in contacting metals
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