Ascent Solar Announces Completion of Public Offering of Common Stock

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) today announced that it has closed its previously announced public offering of 5.25 million shares of common stock at a price of $4.15 per share.

Ascent Solar received net proceeds, after offering expenses and underwriting discounts and commissions, of approximately $20.25 million. Ascent Solar expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for the completion of its FAB2 production plant and for general corporate purposes.

Cowen and Company, LLC acted as the sole book-running manager and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC and ThinkEquity LLC acted as co-managers in the offering. The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

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 military and space applications, building integrated applications, and consumer electronics for portable power or configured as stand-alone modules for large scale terrestrial deployment. Ascent Solar is located in Thornton, Colorado. For more information about Ascent Solar, please visit www.ascentsolar.com.

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