Ascent Solar to exhibit at Solar Power International and participate in Investor Conferences

 Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced that it will be exhibiting at booth number 4653 during the upcoming Solar Power International trade show on October 12-15, 2010 in Los Angeles, Calif. Solar Power International is expected to attract more than 22,000 professional attendees from 70 countries. Customers interested in receiving more information about the show or to schedule a meeting with Ascent Solar's sales team during the show should contact Yvonne Reopelle at yreopelle@ascentsolar.com or 720-872-5172.

Ascent Solar also announced that the company will present at the Piper Jaffray Fifth Annual Solar Symposium on October 12, 2010 and the Lazard Capital Markets Alternative Energy Conference on October 13, 2010. Investors or analysts interested in meeting with the company while in Los Angeles, Calif. should contact Brian Blackman at bblackman@ascentsolar.com.

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 here.