Thermoelectrics generate power by allowing heat to flow from a hot area to a cold area. Almost certainly you would be better off efficiency-wise by putting insu

Thermoelectrics generate power by allowing heat to flow from a hot area to a cold area. Almost certainly you would be better off efficiency-wise by putting insulation in place of the thermoelectric element and generating electricity in a central steam power plant (fueled with the fuel you save via the insulation).