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Wed, February 9, 2011Tue, February 8, 2011Mon, February 7, 2011Sun, February 6, 2011Sat, February 5, 2011Fri, February 4, 2011Thu, February 3, 2011Wed, February 2, 2011Tue, February 1, 2011Mon, January 31, 2011Ascent Solar Signs Distribution Agreement with SW Solarwatt LTD
Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, February 3rd 2011 at 23:22 GMT by Market Wire
THORNTON, Colo.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible thin-film solar modules, today announced that SW Solarwatt will act as a Distributor of Ascent Solar's lightweight, flexible, high-power thin-film CIGS modules for building integrated (BIPV) applications in Greece and Cyprus. The agreement with SW Solarwatt establishes Ascent Solara™s presence within the Eastern Mediterraneana™s developing solar market and includes direct application of Ascent Solara™s solar modules to building materials for both grid-connected and off-grid solutions.
Ascent Solar President and CEO Farhad Moghadam stated, "We are pleased to announce our agreement with SW Solarwatt. This relationship will enable integration of Ascent Solara™s flexible, lightweight CIGS modules in a variety of applications, from grid-connected rooftop installations to portable power and other off-grid stand alone solutions. We look forward to working with our new partners in the growing Eastern Mediterranean market.a
About SW Solarwatt LTD
SW Solarwatt designs and installs of solar arrays throughout Cyprus and Greece, specializing in grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial applications. They focus on providing unmatched technical support, from design to post-installation. SW Solarwatt is based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Additional information can be found at [ http://www.solarwatt.com.cy/ ]
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, commercial transportation, automotive solutions, space applications, consumer electronics for portable power or configured as stand-alone modules for large scale terrestrial deployment. Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton, Colo. Additional information can be found at [ www.ascentsolar.com ].
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