Ascent Solar Technologies Showcases Thin-Film Solar Solutions at 40th Annual Space Symposium with Facility Tours

Ascent Solar Technologies Offers Insight into Advanced Thin-Film Solar Technology at 40th Space Symposium

Ascent Solar Technologies, a leading innovator in flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, is offering exclusive tours of its state-of-the-art 5MW production facility in Thornton, Colorado, during the 40th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The event, scheduled from April 7th-10th, 2025, will serve as a platform for Ascent's leadership, including Director of Space Solutions Julian Miller, to meet with prospective customers and partners from various sectors within the space industry, including commercial, civil, and defense sectors.

During the symposium, Ascent will present its lightweight, flexible thin-film PV products, designed for use in space missions and planetary surface environments. The company aims to showcase how its solar solutions offer substantial benefits in mass, performance, and efficiency, particularly in the context of orbital and lunar operations.

"Ascent is committed to providing space industry leaders with efficient and resilient solar power solutions," said Julian Miller. "We are actively collaborating with top-tier space hardware developers to integrate our thin-film PV technology into spacecraft. We invite industry professionals to connect with us during the Symposium and tour our facility to learn more about our advanced solar solutions."

Ascent’s 5MW production facility is capable of shipping over 100kW of orders by the summer. The company's thin-film solar products are expected to address emerging needs in space manufacturing, distributed power grids, and lunar operations. These solutions are designed to be drop-in replacements for existing solar arrays, providing a seamless and efficient integration into spacecraft systems.

The Space Symposium will offer an ideal opportunity for Ascent to meet with leading defense contractors, space agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of solar power in space exploration. Ascent’s thin-film solar panels are already deployed in a variety of sectors, including space missions, airborne vehicles, and agrivoltaic installations, establishing the company as a pioneer in high-performance solar technology for challenging environments.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
With over 40 years of research and development, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of flexible, high-performance thin-film solar panels. The company’s PV modules are known for their reliability, resilience, and efficiency, and have been used in space missions, commercial applications, and consumer products. Ascent’s research and production facilities are located in Thornton, Colorado.

Ascent Solar continues to expand its footprint in the space industry, offering innovative solar power solutions that are shaping the future of space exploration and beyond.