Radan and list:
Thanks for the support on the potential for TEGs.
I want to strongly discourage char combustion for this purpose. The
reason is that some 5-6 times as many trees are being cut for char. But we can
have a similar low power output with char-making stoves. The produced char
then has exceptional value for a) sequestration of excess carbon and b) soil
improvement.
The important point of TEGs is the extra value to the stove owner when
using WASTE energy - carbon neutral energy that displaces as well a huge number
of disposable batteries ( ref. Talk by Nate Johnson at the ETHOS meeting).
Ron
On Jan 31, 2012, at 7:07 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> Dear Ron,
>
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>> One idea I think that deserves more working on is coupling the stoves topic
>> with the village power topic - while making char. I have started a meeting
>> on that with a knowledgeable TEG friend, with two of the Village Power
>> presenters. I think TEGS could eventually be cheaper than PV and, unlike
>> solar/wind, is dispatchable.
>
>
> A really "great idea".
>
> "Charcoal combustion with TEG attached" should be a fantastic "power pack"
> for a village home lighting.
>
> The beauty with charcoal combustion is that the combustion can be
> comparatively well-controlled and can last for long time - compared to a
> wood-fire.
>
> Also, a TLUD stove can be handy in generating a high grade charcoal.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rajan
>
>
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