A simplified entropy model puts the thermodynamic limit of solar-to-usable-energy conversion near 74%, with upconversion or multijunction cells reaching about 48%.
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Spontaneous Emission, Work Potential and Relaxation-Limited Processes in Setting Limits on Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency
A simplified entropy model puts the thermodynamic limit of solar-to-usable-energy conversion near 74%, with upconversion or multijunction cells reaching about 48%.