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The theoretical maximum efficiency of a single junction silicon cell (Shockley–Queisser limit) is 33.7%. As a means of electricity production, it's already bet
by Mvandenbergh 11y ago
The theoretical maximum efficiency of a single junction silicon cell (Shockley–Queisser limit) is 33.7%.
As a means of electricity production, it's already better than fossil fuels in large parts of the world but fossil fuels are storable and that makes all the difference.
- selimthegrim 11y agoThe Shockley-Queisser limit should not be treated as the pillars of Hercules. Multi-junction and next generation systems hold great promise.
- Mvandenbergh 11y agoAbsolutely, but will any of those systems reach comparable cost per kW any time soon?
- selimthegrim 11y agoDoes it matter when only a fraction of levelized cost is the cell?