Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. Headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, the company's core business is to provide renewable power solutions for high-value production and specialty solar markets where traditional rigid solar panels are not suitable due to constraints such as weight, flexibility, or durability.

The company's key products are flexible Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar panels, manufactured using a patented monolithic integration process on a plastic substrate. These advanced solar solutions are deployed across various market segments, including space missions, airborne vehicles (such as drones, UAVs, and high-altitude airships), agrivoltaic installations, industrial and commercial construction, and defense applications. Ascent Solar's technology is particularly valued for its ability to integrate into environments where traditional solar panels are impractical.

Led by CEO Paul Warley, Ascent Solar Technologies continues to focus on expanding its presence in high-growth verticals. Recent notable developments include providing test modules for spacecraft power generation in Cislunar space and integrating PV blankets into NOVI AI Pathfinder spacecraft for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch. The company is actively developing CIGS PV modules for space-based energy beaming and has secured private placements to support its operations and strategic initiatives, emphasizing its market positioning as a leader in flexible thin-film solar for specialized applications.