Data For: 2003
Report Released: September 2004
Next Release Date: 2005


Table 36. Number of Companies Involved in Photovoltaic-Related Activities, 2002 and 2003
Type of Activity Number of Companies
2002 2003 P
Cell Manufacturing 11 12
Module or System Design 16 17
Prototype Module Development 12 13
Prototype Systems Development 11 11
Wholesale Distribution 12 13
Retail Distribution 8 7
Installation 8 8
Noncollector System
Component Manufacturing 3 5
   P = Preliminary.
   Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, "Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey."