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This lecture delves into the optimization of solar cell efficiency, covering topics such as energy waste under polychromatic light irradiation, thermodynamic limitations, and the mechanisms of sustained charge separation. It also explores the drawbacks of 1st generation solar cells and the advancements in 2nd generation thin-film p-n heterojunction solar cells.