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Found this on the lowtech magazine. What are your toughts?

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[–] 8 points 2 months ago

What is the realistic output? Seem some thermoelectric camping stoves and they can barely manage to charge a phone.

Also sounds like a lot of fuel would be required which solar panels don't need. As some kind of backup power maybe it could have a use, but no chance at being a good primary power source. And isn't a steam turbine much more efficient than thermoelectric?

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