Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (ASTI)
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Ascent Solar Technologies shares pop on NASA collaboration
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) stock surged after it was revealed that the company has entered into a 12-month Collaborative Agreement Notice with NASA. The company will be working with the space agency's Marshall Space Flight Center and Glenn Research Center to develop and mature commercial copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules for space power applications involving beamed power technology.
Why Is Ascent Solar (ASTI) Stock Up 11% Today?
Ascent Solar (NASDAQ: ASTI ) stock is up on Friday after the solar technology company announced the payoff of its debts. This is in connection to convertible notes that were issued to institutional investors on Dec. 19, 2022.
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Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Advisor Group LLC United Advisor Group, LLC | 35,000 | $137,900 | $114,275 | -$23,625 | -17.13% |
| SAM Smartleaf Asset Management LLC Smartleaf Asset Management LLC | 3 | $12.33 | $9.63 | -$2.7 | -21.9% |
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Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. Profile
| Electrical Equipment Industry | Industrials Sector | Paul Warley Jr. CEO | NASDAQ (CM) Exchange | 043635804 CUSIP |
| US Country | 18 Employees | - Last Dividend | 15 Aug 2024 Last Split | 11 Jul 2006 IPO Date |
Overview
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a pioneering firm in the solar technology domain, dedicated to the manufacturing and commercialization of photovoltaic solar modules within the United States. Since its inception in 2005, the company has been at the forefront of solar innovation, headquartering its operations in Thornton, Colorado. Its business model revolves around marketing and selling its advanced solar products through a diversified channel of OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), system integrators, distributors, retailers, and value-added resellers. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. has carved out a niche for itself in the solar industry, catering to a wide range of sectors including agrivoltaics, aerospace, satellites, near-earth orbiting vehicles, and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. The company’s strategic focus on cutting-edge solar solutions underscores its commitment to sustainable energy advancements and its role in powering a variety of applications across different domains.
Products and Services
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. offers an array of photovoltaic solar modules designed for various applications, each underlining the company's innovative approach and technical prowess in harnessing solar energy.
- Agrivoltaics: Customizable solar solutions tailored for agricultural settings, enabling dual use of land for both crop cultivation and solar energy generation. These systems are designed to optimize land use efficiency, augment water conservation, and support the rural economy through renewable energy.
- Aerospace: High endurance solar panels crafted for the stringent demands of the aerospace industry. These photovoltaic solutions are engineered to withstand extreme conditions while providing reliable power to a range of aerospace applications including satellites, near-earth orbiting vehicles, and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Satellites: Specialized solar modules designed for space applications, offering durability and high performance under the harsh conditions of space. These panels are not only lightweight and flexible but also capable of meeting the rigorous power requirements of satellites in orbit.
- Near Earth Orbiting Vehicles: Advanced solar technologies catered to power vehicles in near earth orbits, such as satellites and space probes. Ascent's solar modules for these applications are built to endure the vacuum and radiation of space, ensuring energy efficiency and reliability.
- Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Tailored photovoltaic solutions for fixed-wing UAVs, designed to deliver lightweight, flexible, and resilient solar power options. These modules enhance the endurance and range of UAVs, providing a sustainable power source for extended missions.
