Which outcome results when thermal energy excites an electron beyond the quantum yield threshold in a photovoltaic cell?

💡 Explanation

Excess electron energy, caused by surpassing the quantum yield, allows Auger recombination. This is because the energy transfers to another electron, rather than creating multiple electron-hole pairs; therefore, Auger generation decreases the output voltage, rather than improving cell efficiency.

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