Ascent Solar to Debut New EnerPlexTM Product Lines at CES 2014

The Surfr for iPhone 5 lineup (Photo: Business Wire)

2014 International CES

THORNTON, Colo.--()--Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules integrated into off-grid applications as well as the company’s EnerPlexTM series of consumer products; announced today the company will debut new additions to the EnerPlex product lineup, including the Surfr battery and solar case for the iPhone 5 and 5s as well as additional solar products and charging accessories, at CES 2014 in Las Vegas.

Visit the EnerPlex exhibit in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at Booth #35474.

Ascent Solar's Manager of Brand Development, Justin Jacobs said, "Ascent looks forward to exhibiting the exciting new and upcoming additions to the EnerPlex product line and giving distribution partners, as well as the media, an opportunity to get a close look at the forthcoming products which will be available in early 2014."

The EnerPlex brand encompasses portable charging solutions for a wide range of consumers, from those who desire to be outdoors and truly off-the-grid, to those who spend their time in urban environments and just need that extra charge to keep powered up throughout the day. Uniquely integrated with Ascent’s revolutionary thin-film solar technology, EnerPlex’s solar integrated charging products are lighter, more powerful and more rugged than any other available.

Mr. Jacobs also added, "Our exhibit at CES also includes an open invitation for product designers to come learn and discuss about how our unique, lightweight, flexible and powerful solar technology can be integrated into a wide variety of innovative consumer and specialty outdoor applications; we look forward to exploring new horizons and uses for Ascent’s solar technology.”

To schedule a meeting with the EnerPlex team to review products or discuss opportunities, contact Brad Brochocki at 720-872-5191 or bbrochocki@ascentsolar.com.

About Ascent Solar:

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules with substrate materials that are more flexible, versatile and rugged than traditional solar panels. Ascent Solar modules can be directly integrated into consumer products and off-grid applications, as well as aerospace and building integrated applications. Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For more information, go to www.ascentsolar.com.

About EnerPlex:

The EnerPlex brand represents Ascent's line of consumer products. These products, many of which are integrated with Ascent's transformational CIGS technology, provide consumers with the ability to integrate solar into their everyday lives, while enabling them to free themselves and their electronics from the outlet. For more information on the EnerPlex brand and to see the product line, please visit goenerplex.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the Company's actual operating results to be materially different from any historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe these risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements that contain terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "expect," "intends," "intend," "anticipate," "anticipates," "plans," "plan," to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein 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.

Contacts

Ascent Solar Technologies
Investor Relations Contact:
CleanTech IR
Brion D. Tanous, 310-541-6824
Mobile: 424-634-8592
btanous@cleantech-ir.com
or
Ascent Solar Technologies
Justin R. Jacobs, 1-720-872-5194
jjacobs@ascentsolar.com

Contacts

Ascent Solar Technologies
Investor Relations Contact:
CleanTech IR
Brion D. Tanous, 310-541-6824
Mobile: 424-634-8592
btanous@cleantech-ir.com
or
Ascent Solar Technologies
Justin R. Jacobs, 1-720-872-5194
jjacobs@ascentsolar.com