Science & Technology 
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Thu, January 29, 2009
Wed, January 28, 2009
Ascent Solar Receives Governor?s Excellence in Renewable Energy Award
LITTLETON, Colo.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today the company has received the 2008 Governor's Excellence in Renewable Energy (GERE) Award for the Large Business category.
The second annual "Governor's Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards" recognizes individuals, businesses, institutions and nonprofits that are advancing renewable energy in outstanding ways in Colorado, announced The Governor's Energy Office (GEO).
The awards were created to honor outstanding contributions that provide clean power through the promotion, usage, implementation and technology development of renewable energy in Colorado.
"Congratulations to Ascent Solar for their tremendous progress and innovation in advancing solar technologies," said Gov. Ritter. "Colorado's New Energy Economy is recognized as a leader thanks to Ascent Solar, which is helping to grow clean energy solutions and good jobs for our state and country."
"Ascent Solar is extremely proud and honored to receive this prestigious award from Governor Ritter. Our team has worked very hard and faced many challenges over the years developing and expanding our business to create innovative solar products. Our goal is to bring our thin film solar products to the market as we commercialize our 1.5 MW line in Littleton and our 30 MW line under construction in Thornton," stated Dr. Mohan Misra, Chairman and CEO of Ascent Solar.
About Ascent Solar Technologies:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules with substrate materials that can be more flexible and affordable than most traditional solar panels. Ascent Solar modules can be directly integrated into standard building materials, space applications, consumer electronics for portable power or configured as stand alone modules for large scale terrestrial deployment. Ascent Solar is located in Littleton, Colorado.
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