Figure 9. Photovoltaic Cell and Module Shipments by Type, 1999-2002
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, "Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey."
Description: This bar chart shows that there are four types
of photovoltaic cells and modules: single crystal silicon, cast and ribbon
silicon, thin-film silicon, and concentrator silicon. Single crystal silicon
and cast and ribbon silicon have the largest share (together 93 percent) of
shipments by type. Most of the increase in 2001 was accounted for by single
crystal which increased by almost 20,000 peak kilowatts to about 75,000 peak
kilowatts in 2002. All other types declined except concentrator silicon which
was minor in market share.
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