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How efficient are thermoelectric generators?

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A typical petroleum powered generator is about 30% efficient, which means that more than two-thirds of the chemical energy in the fuel is wasted as heat, while only 30% is turned into usable electricity. ... Alphabet claims that the E1 is the world's most powerful thermoelectric generator.Oct 12, 2014

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