A semiconductor electronic component called a thermoelectric module (TEM) transfers heat from one side of the component to the other by acting as a little chiller or heat pump. It is also known as a thermoelectric cooler or Peltier cooler. Numerous industries, including consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, IT and telecommunications, and healthcare, have extensive uses for thermoelectric coolers. In cases of hard and hot settings, thermoelectric modules are ideally employed to protect electronic equipment, including computer processors, robotic devices, food and beverage containers, and cold-water dispensers. Because of its simultaneous heating and cooling capabilities, the thermoelectric cooler has numerous uses in direct energy production and waste heat recovery in addition to cooling and heating.
Global Thermoelectric Modules Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Major factors that affect the growth of the thermoelectric modules market size globally include the ability of these modules to heat and cool simultaneously, which drives demand for a wide range of applications and increases the need for precise temperature control of medical devices, imaging, and diagnostic systems. Furthermore, rising luxury car sales may spur market expansion for thermoelectric modules. However, because it is more expensive than conventional heating and cooling systems, the global market is severely limited. On the other hand, the development of thermoelectric modules for novel application domains is anticipated to offer lucrative prospects for the thermoelectric modules sector during the projection period.
Because high energy material is used in thermoelectric cooler modules, which are more expensive than standard HVAC and refrigeration systems, the manufacturing cost of these modules is very high. The high cost of the germanium, bismuth, and tellurium utilized in the thermoelectric cooler module essentially drives up the module's price. Additionally, there are a lot of procedures involved in the production of thermoelectric cooler modules, and these processes have high operating costs, which raises the price of the finished product. Any electronic circuit's current cooling and energy production system needs to be replaced, which can be costly and time-consuming and is impeding the market's expansion.
Impact of COVID-19 on Global Thermoelectric Modules Market
Due to industry closures caused by COVID-19, particularly in China, Taiwan, and Japan, which are major manufacturers of semiconductors and electronic equipment, the global lockdown drastically decreased demand for thermoelectric coolers. The pandemic affected the production of thermoelectric coolers since it stopped semiconductor manufacturing. However, vaccination campaigns and the rise in remote work led to an increase in demand for thermoelectric coolers as demand for data centers increased during the pandemic. Opportunities for thermoelectric cooler modules surfaced as nations prepared to reopen, eventually increasing the industry's income output.
Global Thermoelectric Modules Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Crystal Ltd., Ferrotec Corporation, II-VI Incorporated, KELK Ltd., KRYOTHERM, Laird Technologies, RMT Ltd., TE Technology Inc., TEC Microsystems GmbH, Thermonamic Electronics (Jiangxi) Corp. Ltd.
Global Thermoelectric Modules Market Segmentation:
By Model: Based on the Model, Global Thermoelectric Modules Market is segmented as; Multi Stage, Single Stage.
By Type: Based on the Type, Global Thermoelectric Modules Market is segmented as; Bulk, Micro, Thin Film.
By End User: Based on the End User, Global Thermoelectric Modules Market is segmented as; Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Consumer Electronic, Healthcare, IT and Telecom, Manufacturing and Industrial, Oil and Gas, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.