Figure 7. U.S. Photovoltaic Cell and Module Shipments by End Use, 1994-1998
kWp: Peak kilowatts.
Note: Numbers above bars correspond to end use category.
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, “Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey.”
From 1994 through 1997, most PV and cell module shipments were used for remote power applications; in 1998, most shipments were used for grid interactive power, followed in order by remote power, communications, and transportation applications.