EnerPlex Announces Retail Partnership With eBags

THORNTON, CO--(Marketwired - Jan 4, 2016) - 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's EnerPlex brand has launched a retail partnership with eBags, the world's most trusted online destination for bags and all things travel.

EnerPlex products are available at eBags here.

Peter Cobb, EVP and co-founder of eBags said, "At eBags we continually strive to improve the travel experience. Our customers want to stay connected no matter the journey or destination, and our partnership with EnerPlex provides the perfect solution for the traveler who ventures off the grid but needs to remain powered up."

"EnerPlex products in our mobile vertical are designed with the business and leisure traveler in mind; this makes a natural partnership between eBags and EnerPlex who are looking to serve similar markets." said Rafael Gutierrez, SVP and COO of Ascent Solar & EnerPlex.

About Ascent Solar Technologies and EnerPlex:

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of award winning 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.

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