Ascent Solar to Present at 17th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investor Conference

THORNTON, CO--(Marketwired - Sep 9, 2015) - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. ("Ascent") (NASDAQ: ASTI), a manufacturer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, integrated into off-grid applications and the Company's EnerPlex™ series of consumer products, announced today that Victor Lee, President & Chief Executive Officer, as well as Rafael Gutierrez, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will present at the 17th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investor Conference at the St. Regis Hotel New York on September, 9th 2015. The presentation will take place at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and will be approximately 30 minutes in length.

Associated with the Company's attendance of the conference, an updated investor presentation is available via the Company's website http://investors.ascentsolar.com/index.cfm

About Ascent Solar Technologies:

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 http://www.ascentsolar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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