Removable handle comprising a thermoelectric generator

A handle for a cooking vessel or lid that comprises at least one thermoelectric generator, wherein the handle comprises a releasable locking device and the thermoelectric generator comprises at least a first contact surface connected thermally to a metal thermal coupler, which comes into contact under pressure with a section of the cooking vessel or lid when the releasable locking device of the handle is in a locked position on the cooking vessel or lid, wherein the releasable locking device comprises a tightening part that squeezes the vessel or lid, wherein movement of the tightening part is initiated by one or more activation buttons, wherein the handle comprises a hollow body with a cavity having one or more intake holes and one or more output holes in communication with the cavity, wherein the one or more intake holes and the one or more output holes are configured for cooling the heat sink, and wherein the thermoelectric generator, a heat sink, and at least a portion of the releasable locking device are contained within the cavity.