Explain absolute maximum efficiency for a perfect solar cell

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The absolute maximum efficiency for a perfect solar cell in tightly controlled laboratory conditions is 30% whereas a typical commercial cell-say kind you might buy for your house-might be 4 to 15% efficient. Can you think of at least three reasons why commercial solar cells used outdoors may not be as efficient as those in laboratory?

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