Introduction
Basics
Fundamental Losses
Below Bandgap Losses
Thermalisation Losses
Emission Losses
Boltzmann Losses
Carnot Losses
Practical Losses
Recombination Losses
Resistive Losses
Optical Losses
Ressources
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Why can't we have a 100% efficient solar cell?
There are five fundamental loss mechanisms that prevent a solar cell to be 100% efficient.
Let's explore them!
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