Ascent Solar Announces Signing of TodoSolar, EnerPlex™ Distributor in Mexico

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules integrated into the company's EnerPlex™ series of consumer products, announced today the company signed a new distributor of EnerPlex products in Mexico, TodoSolar.

“TodoSolar is very excited to represent and distribute EnerPlex products in the developing Mexican market. The technological superiority and versatility of EnerPlex products when compared to the competition, gives us the confidence to promote these incredible solar and power storage solutions in Mexico,” said Roberto Roman Diez, Director of Sales for TodoSolar.

EnerPlex offers a complete portable power solution by uniting its transformational lightweight and rugged solar with power storage solutions for consumers on the go. With ruggedized products, which can withstand even the harshest environments, EnerPlex provides the ultimate charging solution for consumers who want to get off the grid.

John Maslanik, EnerPlex's Manager of Business Development, said, “Branching into the Mexican market is a great step forward for the EnerPlex brand; TodoSolar is a fantastic partner, whose connections in the Mexican retail market will help us quickly bring products to shelves throughout Mexico.”

About Ascent Solar Technologies:

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules with substrate materials that are more flexible, versatile and rugged than traditional solar panels. Ascent Solar modules can be directly integrated into consumer products and off-grid applications, as well as aerospace and building integrated applications. Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For more information, go to www.goenerplex.com, www.ascentsolar.com.

About EnerPlex:

The EnerPlex Division represents Ascent Solar's consumer-facing business and products. These products, many of which are integrated with Ascent Solar's transformational CIGS technology, provide consumers with the ability to integrate solar into their everyday lives, while enabling them to free themselves and their electronics from the outlet. For more information on the EnerPlex brand and to see the product line, please visit www.goenerplex.com.

About TodoSolar:

TodoSolar (www.enerplexmex.com) based in Mexico D.F. & Merida, has more than 15 years of sales and distribution experience in multiple consumer products categories, enabling the company to leverage both its knowledge and relationships to quickly take advantage of both broad and niche lucrative market opportunities.

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