Ascent Solar to Exhibit at Intersolar 2009 in Munich, Germany

THORNTON, Colo.--(Business Wire)--
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art,
thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced that it will be exhibiting at booth
number A1.147 during the upcoming Intersolar 2009 trade fair on May 27-29, 2009,
in Munich, Germany. Intersolar 2009 is expected to attract up to 60,000
professional attendees with 50% from abroad. Ascent will have samples of various
modules on display including integrated products that demonstrate the unique
capabilities of this technology.

About Ascent Solar Technologies:

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules
with substrate materials that can be more flexible and affordable than most
traditional solar panels. Ascent Solar modules can be directly integrated into
electronics, military and consumer portable power products, transportation
systems, building elements, and space/near-space applications resulting in
market differentiated solutions. Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton,
Colo. Additional information can be found at www.ascentsolar.com.

Ascent Solar modules are ultimately envisioned to incorporate unique
"plug-and-play" features that should eliminate the vast amount of wires, cables,
connectors, junction boxes, conduit and other balance of systems required in
current systems.

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are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described
from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
Brian Blackman, 832-515-0928 (Investor Relations)
bblackman@ascentsolar.com
or
Brand Fortified Public Relations
Kelly Brandner, 303-289-4303 (Media)
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