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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 better than fossil fuels in large parts of the world but fossil fuels are storable and that makes all the difference.



The Shockley-Queisser limit should not be treated as the pillars of Hercules. Multi-junction and next generation systems hold great promise.


Absolutely, but will any of those systems reach comparable cost per kW any time soon?


Does it matter when only a fraction of levelized cost is the cell?




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