Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development, production, and distribution of copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) photovoltaic products. These solar energy solutions are engineered for diverse applications, spanning the aerospace industry, defense sector, emergency management, and both consumer and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) demands. A notable offering includes their outdoor solar charging devices. The company markets and distributes its goods via a comprehensive network of OEMs, system integrators, wholesalers, retailers, and online e-commerce channels. Founded in 2005, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. maintains its primary offices in Thornton, Colorado.
Ascent Solar Technologies Broadens Thin-Film Space PV Testing Program to Expand on NASA’s Results as Demand Grows for Multi-Orbit Solar Solutions
Ascent Solar plans to expand testing of its CIGS PV technology beyond low Earth orbit to medium, geostationary and high-energy orbits to address growing customer demand.
The new campaigns aim to validate the survivability and self-annealing recovery properties of the technology in harsher radiation environments, building on previous NASA results.
Testing is scheduled to conclude in Q4 2026, supporting qualifications for emerging markets like on-orbit servicing and space-based solar power.