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Table 2.20 Distribution of Photovoltaic Cells and Modules, 2004-2006
Recipient Shipments (Peak Kilowatts)
2004 2005 2006
 Wholesale Distributers 106,400 130,086 126,101
 Retail Distributers 5,140 2,362 7,086
 Exporters 2,354 1,088 4,188
 Installers 34,779 67,437 146,948
 End-Users 1,029 3,142 3,092
 Module Manufacturers 11,868 15,347 9,635
 Othera 19,546 7,455 40,218
Total 181,116 226,916 337,268
a Other includes categories not identified by reporting companies.
Note: Totals may not equal sum of components due to independent rounding.
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63B, "Annual Photovoltaic Module/Cell Manufacturers Survey."