Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Selects PCG Advisory Group for Investor & Corporate Relations

THORNTON, CO and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Jul 14, 2015) -  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 has selected New York City based PCG Advisory Group (PCG) to serve as Investor and Corporate Relations Agency of Record effective July 6, 2015.

Rafael Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer of Ascent, said, "As Ascent Solar, via our EnerPlex brand, continues to rapidly accelerate its expansion into the retail mobile, outdoor and emergency markets, while continuing to actively pursue the specialty Solar market, we recognized the need to retain an Investor and Corporate Relations partner with experience in communicating with diverse sets of investors. The selection of Jeff Ramson and his team at PCG Advisory reflects Ascent's management team's commitment to strategically develop our corporate and investor message and communicate this message to a wider audience of investors and members of the media."

Jeff Ramson, Founder and CEO of PCG, said, "The team at Ascent Solar Technologies has a unique and fascinating story that needs to be shared on Wall Street and beyond. We look forward to working together and bringing the Ascent Solar Technologies value proposition to our network of investors, bloggers, journalists, and other key stakeholders."

Investor and Corporate relations inquiries may be directed to 1-646-780-8850

About Ascent Solar Technologies and EnerPlex
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. 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. EnerPlex is the Company's brand of consumer products and is a division of Ascent Solar. Ascent Solar and EnerPlex are headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For more information, go to www.goenerplex.com and www.ascentsolar.com

About PCG Advisory
Founded in 2008, PCG Advisory Group is dedicated to the delivery of top tier capital markets advisory services, strategic and tactical digital and social media communications and cutting edge media and public relations for public and privately held companies.

The team at PCG has extensive experience with life sciences and healthcare, high technology, metals and mining, financial services and emerging growth companies from around the globe.

PCG's Capital Markets Advisory Services include overall investor strategy development to increase and leverage investor awareness, visibility and credibility. PCG's Social and Digital Media services include leveraging social and professional digital media sites to effectively and accurately communicate client stories. As an aggregation, distribution, and engagement platform, PCG reaches thousands of individual, retail and institutional investors using proprietary techniques, search engine optimization, online marketing, website development and our proprietary and extensive distribution network. PCG's Media and Public Relations services are a strategic and integral component of all Corporate Communications. The media and public relations team works with print, broadcast, online news sites and bloggers to communicate the best client story at the right time. PCG also has the capabilities to assist a company during a merger, acquisition or crisis.

Communicating the client's story accurately and effectively is tantamount to maximizing exposure to its current and potential stakeholders.

Forward-Looking Statements

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