THORNTON, Colo.--(Business Wire)--
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of lightweight
flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, today unveiled its FlexPowerTM line of
products. The FlexPowerTM class of modules, which includes Light, Mobile and
Extreme, carries an industry leading power to weight ratio, achieves the highest
power density of any flexible product currently available in the market and
provides a unique form-fit capability. The FlexPowerTM line is now available and
on display at Solar Power International at the Company`s booth 1254.
FlexPowerTM Light modules are manufactured for the Building Integrated
Photovoltaic (BIPV) market. The FlexPowerTM Light line features a 5 Meter long
product that delivers 123 watts and is the world`s largest monolithically
interconnected flexible module. Manufacturers of building materials and BIPV
systems can now utilize the unique nature of the FlexPowerTM Light class for
large area BIPV installations and seamless integration into building surfaces.
FlexPowerTM Mobile is designed for the Electronic Integrated Photovoltaic (EIPV)
market. These modules are optimized for 12-volt battery charging applications,
provide seamless integration into consumer electronics and are available
encapsulated or un-encapsulated as a build to suit solution.
FlexPowerTM Extreme for Defense is a durable and deployable photovoltaic
solution for Defense applications. The Extreme class of modules is designed to
provide excellent power density and match existing battery recharging ecosystems
allowing for more supply line independence.
Farhad Moghadam, President and CEO for Ascent Solar stated, "This is an exciting
event for Ascent Solar as we unveil our line of products to the public. Our
ability to manufacture monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules provides
a unique and enabling solution to various premium market opportunities.
FlexPowerTM is not only a brand name, but it also best represents our
manufacturing capability at Ascent Solar."
About Ascent Solar Technologies:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) 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 military and space applications, building integrated
applications, and consumer electronics for portable power or configured as stand
alone modules for large scale terrestrial deployment. Ascent Solar is located in
Thornton, Colorado. For more information about Ascent Solar, please visit
www.ascentsolar.com.
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Commission.
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For Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
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