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Number of Companies Involved in Photovoltaic-Related Activities                                          
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Table 2.29 Number of Companies Involved in Photovoltaic-Related Activities, 2005 and 2006
Type of Activity Number of Companies
2005 2006
 Cell Manufacturing 12 16
 Module or Systems Design 23 26
 Prototype Module Development 18 18
 Prototype Systems Development 9 10
 Wholesale Distribution 19 29
 Retail Distribution 7 12
 Installation 7 4
 Noncollector System Component Manufacturing 3 5
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, "Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey."