THORNTON, CO--(NewMediaWire - Aug 18, 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 that the Company's newest debuted
product, the Kickr 7 FL (Feather-light), has received numerous
"Best of Show" awards from the following media publications at the
2016 Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, UT from August 3rd -
6th, 2016.
GearJunkie -- Best In Show 2016:
https://gearjunkie.com/roundup/outdoor-retailer-best-in-show-2016-summer#EnerPlexKickrFLSolarPanel
The Manual -- Best of Outdoor Retailer 2016:
http://www.themanual.com/living/the-best-of-outdoor-retailer-summer-2016/
New Atlas -- Innovative Gear and Gadgetry from OR
2016:
http://newatlas.com/outdoor-retailer-2016-roundup/44657/
Engineered with Ascent's revolutionary CIGS Solar-on-Plastic
technology and a completely redesigned encapsulation process that
leverages upon the Company's aerospace and drone product
development, the Kickr 7 FL debuted at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Tradeshow as the world's lightest consumer solar charger. The
Kicker 7 FL provides approximately 6.5 watts of regulated power
while weighing only 5 ounces, and is 50% lighter than the previous
equivalent Kickr series of solar chargers.
In addition, while awaiting for official confirmation, the Kickr
7 FL has also been voted the "best-of-the-best"
in "GearJunkie's Outdoor Retailer Readers Choice
Award" contest. Matched up against 15 of GearJunkie's
favorite products from the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Show, EnerPlex
garnered the most votes from GearJunkie's readers and subscribers
over a one week contest. You can see the final voter count
at https://gearjunkie.com/outdoor-retailer-readers-choice
About Ascent Solar Technologies:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film
photovoltaic modules using flexible plastic substrate materials
that are more versatile and rugged than traditional solar panels.
Ascent Solar modules, which were named one of TIME Magazine's 50
best inventions for 2011, can be directly integrated into consumer
products and off-grid applications, commercial transportation,
automotive solutions, space applications, consumer electronics for
portable power and durable off-grid solutions. Ascent Solar is
headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For more information, go
to www.goenerplex.com and www.ascentsolar.com.
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Securities and Exchange Commission.