Code: MTA9349 | Publication Date: Sep 2025 |
The major contributors to this growth are the increasing use of energy-harvesting technologies, growing demand for sustainable and low-power options in automotive and industrial applications, and improvements in thermoelectric materials, which allow for higher efficiencies and expanded ranges of applications.
Trends for the thermoelectric markets suggest that deployment is increasing in automotive, industrial, and electronics applications for energy harvesting and cooling. The trends indicate a growing adoption of heat recovery systems for waste heat in auto, trucks, and various industrial plants, a trend towards miniaturization for consumer portable electronics, and the creation of new performance high-performance modules comprised of new materials. Corporations are beginning to discuss hybrid systems utilizing thermoelectric power with traditional power options to enhance efficiencies, and the research and commercialization of flexible and thin-film thermoelectric devices is expanding application possibilities.
The thermoelectric market developments are centered on material innovation, system efficiency, and new applications. Emerging developments include bismuth telluride, skutterudites, and other high-performing materials, allowing for higher energy conversion efficiencies. Organizations are exploring the use of thermoelectric modules that are flexible, deployable in wearables, integrated into renewable energy systems, or used for recovering waste heat in industrial processes. In addition, advancements in multi-stage devices and thermal management have allowed additional market opportunities.
Some of the leading companies include: