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Paper analyses the principles and industrial applications of thermoelectric generators and energy harvesting devices in their almost 200-year history, e.g. from first documented application in 1840 till the current applications focusing on thermoelectric generators using waste heat from fireplace furnaces. Moreover, the energy harvesting devices as low power applications are involved in the paper. Applying the thermoelectric generators into existing products gives the managers an ability to innovate, be unique and...