Designing an Off-Grid System Using Solar Panels and Thermoelectric Generators (TEG) for Renewable Energy Applications

Authors

  • Rizqi Maulana Ibrahim Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia
  • Feri Hasan Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia
  • Nur Hidayahtulloh Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia
  • Muhamad Riyad Ariwibowo Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6499-0201

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56532/mjsat.v5i4.663

Keywords:

Hybrid Energy System , Solar Panel, Thermoelectric Generator, Renewable Energy, Power Output

Abstract

The limited availability of stable electricity in remote regions underscores the necessity for resilient alternative energy systems. This study evaluates the efficiency and performance of a hybrid off-grid system integrating a solar photovoltaic panel with six thermoelectric generators (TEGs). Over a five-day experimental period, voltage, current, and power outputs were measured under load conditions ranging from 10 W to 50 W. The results indicate that a 12 V 8 Ah (96 Wh) battery maintains a 10 W load for approximately 9.6 hours. The hybrid configuration generated a total output of 19–21 V and 120–130 W, with the solar panel contributing 70% and the TEGs providing 30% of the total power. The system demonstrated voltage stability and a complementary operational synergy, ensuring a continuous energy supply during periods of low solar irradiance. These findings validate the solar–TEG hybrid system as a reliable and efficient renewable energy solution for off-grid applications.

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2025-12-31

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Rizqi Maulana Ibrahim, Feri Hasan, Nur Hidayahtulloh, and Muhamad Riyad Ariwibowo, “Designing an Off-Grid System Using Solar Panels and Thermoelectric Generators (TEG) for Renewable Energy Applications”, Malaysian J. Sci. Adv. Tech., vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 332–338, Dec. 2025.

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