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What is the Formula for calculating efficiency of a solar cell?
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∙ 13y ago
Efficiency = energy out as electricity / energy in as light
At full sun, there is approximately 1000W/m^2
Since your solar cell is not a square meter, you have to scale the answer.
Step 1 : Convert the Cell Area (mm sq.) to Meter Square
Step 2 : Divide the known wattage by the area M square
Example : If it is 156 mm x 156 mm Sq. Cell , then the Area would be : 0.24336 M. Sq
Now, if the Wattage is 3.86 Wp , then the efficiency would be 3.86 divided by 0.24336, = 15.86%
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