Ascent Solar Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar
modules, announced today 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."
Posted March 23rd, 2009
