THORNTON, CO--(NewMediaWire - Aug 2, 2016) - Ascent Solar
Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: 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
will debut the Kickr 7FL and Kickr 10FL, the world's lightest
consumer solar chargers, at Outdoor Retailer in August 2016 in
addition to the new EnerPlex Explor and EnerPlex Packr BC.
EnerPlex continues to establish itself as the technology leader
in Mobility Power, with the launch of Featherlight solar family
(the Kickr 7FL and 10FL) as well as the EnerPlex Explor 67, the
brand's first battery designed specifically for the outdoors,
carrying an IP67 rating and the EnerPlex Packr BC, a first of its
kind solar charger, designed from the ground up for
backpackers.
EnerPlex at Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 Highlights:
Kickr 7FL & 10FL: Engineered with Ascent's
revolutionary CIGS Solar-on-Plastic technology and a completely
redesigned encapsulation process, the new Kickr Featherlight family
is over 50% lighter than previous Kickr solar chargers.
Packr BC: The first solar charger ever designed with
the backpacker specifically in mind, the 10 watt EnerPlex Packr BC
is engineered to clasp and hug tightly to technical backpacks,
ensuring superior charge performance while on the move.
Explor 67: The first EnerPlex battery product to
carry an IP67 rating, made to repel damage from dust and water --
the EnerPlex Explor 67 was constructed with the avid outdoorsman
specifically in mind.
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 standard building
materials, aerospace applications, consumer electronics for
portable power or configured as stand-alone modules for large scale
terrestrial deployment. Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton,
Colorado. For more information, go to www.ascentsolar.com.
About EnerPlex:
Ascent Solar's EnerPlex Division represents the Company's
consumer-facing business and products. These products, many of
which are integrated with Ascent Solar'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 www.goenerplex.com.
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are described from time to time in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.