Thermoelectric generation device

A thermoelectric generator comprising:

• a heat-receiving plate comprising a heat-receiving surface;
• a first heat conductor disposed on a surface of the heat-receiving plate opposite the heat-receiving surface, the first heat conductor transferring heat received by the heat-receiving plate;
• a thermoelectric generation module disposed on a surface of the first heat conductor opposite a surface where the heat-receiving plate is disposed, the thermoelectric generation module having a rectangular shape in a plan view;
• a second heat conductor disposed on a surface of the thermoelectric generation module opposite a surface where the first heat conductor is disposed;
• and
• a cooling plate disposed on a surface of the second heat conductor opposite a surface where the thermoelectric generation module is disposed,
• wherein the first heat conductor comprises:
• a side portion that extends along each side of the thermoelectric generation module and that covers a region corresponding to a pair of a P-type thermoelectric element and an N-type thermoelectric element that are disposed at an outer periphery of the thermoelectric generation module;
• and
• at least one cutout that is defined at a position corresponding to at least one corner of the thermoelectric generation module and recessed inward relative to the region corresponding to the pair of the P-type thermoelectric element and the N-type thermoelectric element.