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Table 47. Annual Shipments of Photovoltaic Cells and Modules, 1996-2005
Year
Number of Companies
Photovoltaic Cell and Modules Shipments ª (Peak Kilowatts)
Total
Imports
Exports
1996
25
35,464
1,864
22,448
1997
21
46,354
1,853
33,793
1998
21
50,562
1,931
35,493
1999
19
76,787
4,784
55,562
2000
21
88,221
8,821
68,382
2001
19
97,666
10,204
61,356
2002
19
112,090
7,297
66,778
2003
20
109,357
9,731
60,693
2004
19
181,116
47,703
102,770
2005p
29
226,916
90,981
92,451
a Does not include shipments of cells and modules for space/satellite applications.
P = Preliminary.
Note: Total shipments as reported by respondents include all domestic and export shipments and may include imported cells and modules that subsequently were shipped to domestic or foreign customers.
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, "Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey."