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Ascent Solar commences production from its Littleton production line

10/3/2009

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, has announced that it has successfully begun regular production of monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules from its production line in Littleton, Colorado.

This milestone makes Ascent Solar the first company to commence production of fully integrated lightweight thin-film CIGS modules using a plastic substrate. The company initially plans to operate the manufacturing line with one shift, progressing to full-scale 1.5 MW rated capacity utilizing three manufacturing shifts per day.

Dr. Mohan Misra, CEO of Ascent Solar stated, “This is a remarkable step for the advancement of thin film CIGS on a flexible substrate and the company has worked very hard to achieve this milestone.”

Bruce Berkoff, Ascent Solar’s Chief Marketing Officer, stated, “Modules produced from this line will accelerate product development with our strategic partners in multiple market segments and pave the way for market seeding opportunities with our more established relationships.”

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