THORNTON, CO--(NewMediaWire - Feb 4, 2016)
- Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI),
a developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art, flexible
thin-film photovoltaic modules integrated into the Company's
EnerPlex™ series of consumer products, announced today the
Company's EnerPlex brand has launched a retail
partnership with Utah-based Emergency Essentials, LLC both online and
in Emergency Essentials' four "super-store" retail outlets across
Utah.
"Emergency Essentials is one of the most popular names in
emergency preparation across the United States with a deep e-tail
footprint, and we are extremely happy to offer our innovative solar
power generation, battery, and large scale power storage solutions
to their customer base nation-wide," said Rafael Gutierrez, Senior Vice President &
COO of Ascent Solar & EnerPlex. "Launching with Emergency
Essentials is a key step forward for EnerPlex as we pioneer our
Emergency Vertical, which holds a total addressable market size of
nearly half a billion dollars. With EnerPlex capturing only a few
points of this market, we believe this vertical could be a
multi-million dollar revenue opportunity for the company."
EnerPlex products can be found online at Emergency Essentials'
website HERE, or at www.beprepared.com.
"Emergency Essentials is pleased to partner with EnerPlex due to
the quality and affordability of their solar power and energy
storage technology. Our customers and employees really enjoy the
convenience and reliability offered by EnerPlex products, and we
looking forward to working together to provide the best quality
products for any emergency," said Lane Hancock, Director of
Marketing of Emergency Essentials.
About Ascent Solar Technologies and
EnerPlex:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of award winning
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. EnerPlex is the Company's brand
of consumer products and is a division of Ascent Solar. Ascent
Solar and EnerPlex are headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For
more information, go to www.goenerplex.com and www.ascentsolar.com.
About Emergency Essentials:
Emergency Essentials is the source for quality emergency food
and gear supplies, experts in long-term storage packaging,
dehydration and freeze-drying technology, nutrition protection, and
of course, the art of preserving food that is satisfying and
delicious today as well as twenty or more years from now. For
nearly 30 years, Emergency Essentials has been successfully helping
people prepare for a wide range of large and small emergencies. To
learn more visit BePrepared.com.
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