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Download Solution PDFThe ratio of PV cell’s actual maximum power output to its theoretical power output is called
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Option 2 : Fill factor
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Fill factor is defined as the ratio of maximum obtainable power to the product of the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current (theoretical power).
This factor is a measure of quality of a solar cell.
\(FF = \frac{{{P_m}}}{{{V_{OC}}{I_{SC}}}}\)
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