Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced today its intention, subject to market and other conditions, to commence a public offering of its common stock. Ascent intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital, operations and other general corporate purposes.

Aegis Capital Corp. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement that Ascent Solar Technologies filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and which is effective. A prospectus supplement relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to these securities may be obtained by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., Prospectus Department, 810 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY, 10019, telephone: 212-813-1010 or email: prospectus@aegiscap.com. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will also be available on the website of the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is not permitted.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules using flexible substrate materials that can transform the way solar power generation integrates into everyday life. Ascent Solar modules, which were named one of TIME Magazine's 50 best inventions for 2011, can be directly incorporated into standard building materials, commercial transportation, automotive solutions, space applications, consumer electronics for portable power and durable off-grid solutions. More information can be found at www.ascentsolar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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