Figure 5. U.S. Shipments by Cell/Module Type, 1993-1998
kWp = Peak kilowatts.
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, “Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey.”
U.S. shipments of PV cells and modules, by type, have all generally increased from 1993 through 1998. The types include single crystal silicon, the dominant technology type, cast and ribbon silicon, thin-film silicon, and concentrator silicon and other.