A Peltier element only moves the heat from one side to the other. If you don't have some device to cool the hot side, the element will overheat and burn - so yo

A Peltier element only moves the heat from one side to the other. If you don't have some device to cool the hot side, the element will overheat and burn - so you still need a big heat exchanger to dissipate the heat into the air. Also, Peltiers are not really energy efficient.