A system for generating electrical power supply signals includes at least
one heat engine having a chamber that undergoes heating/cooling cycle and
corresponding pressure variations. At least one piezoelectric transducer
is deformed in response to the pressure variations of the heat engine. A
power converter transforms the electric signals generated in response to
deformation of the piezoelectric transducer(s) to a desired electrical
power supply signal. The heat engine preferably uses a geothermal source
of cold and an ambient source of hot or vice-versa. Hydrogen can be used
as a working fluid, and metal hydride material can be used for absorbing
and desorbing hydrogen during the cycle of heating and cooling of the
heat engine. A phase change material can also be used. The power
converter preferably includes an electromechanical battery with a
flywheel storing rotational energy and possibly an electrostatic motor
that adds rotational energy to the flywheel.