Silicon PV Cells: Max Wavelength for Forming EHP

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Hi, Given that the band-gap of a silicon PV cell is 1.1 eV, what is the maximum wavelength of solar energy (minimum frequency) required forming an electron-hole pair (EHP)?
 
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