Which outcome results when imperfections cause thin-film interference in silicon photovoltaic cells?

💡 Explanation

Reduced energy conversion efficiency occurs because *destructive interference* reduces transmitted light through the active silicon layer, therefore less light absorbed and fewer electron-hole pairs created, rather than an enhanced current which would imply constructive interference.

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