Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingColorado, United States51-200 Employees

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. operates in the renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing sector, focusing on CIGS thin-film solar technology. Backed by four decades of research and 15 years of manufacturing experience, it holds extensive patent protections and a patented monolithic integration process that yields lightweight, highly flexible and durable thin-film solar products. The company is based in Thornton, Colorado, where it manufactures solar panels for customers in the agrivoltaic, space, and aerospace industries.

In early 2026, Ascent announced that its flexible thin-film photovoltaic blankets were integrated into NOVI's Pathfinder spacecraft, which is planned to fly on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter no earlier than March 29, 2026. The company also indicated ongoing development of CIGS modules to support space-based energy beaming, reflecting its emphasis on space-related applications.

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