A thermoelectric device for generating electric energy

A thermoelectric device for generating electric energy, comprising - is connected a connecting element (2) made with a valve (3) which serves to adjust the flow of a medium and consisting of a valve body (31) and a valve upper part (32), wherein - the connection element (2) (211) comprises first connection means, via which it is connected to the valve body (31) of the valve (3) connected, and second connecting means (213), via which it (with the upper valve portion (32) of the valve 3 ) is connectable; and - is arranged at least one of the connecting element (2) A heat generator (6a, 6b) for converting thermal energy of the medium to electrical energy.