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points by underdeserver 2 days ago | 0 comments
Why only 20%? Is there a theoretical maximum?
[–] reportingsjr 2 days ago
The theoretical maximum for the mentioned cell is around 32-33%, just a touch higher than the theoretical limit for silicon.
[–] HexnMarcusWolfe 2 days ago
The Shockley–Queisser limit still applies i.e. with the current understanding of physics the limit for single cell is ~33%

I said ~20% because that's the minimum required to bring it to commercial market while being competitive. If they go more, great, bonus.

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