Ascent Solar Launches Solar Powered Charger for Apple iPhone

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

announced today it has launched a charger for the Apple®

iPhone® * 4/4S smart phone featuring Ascent's ultra light CIGS technology. Branded under Ascent's new EnerPlexTM line of consumer products, the charger incorporates the company's solar cells into a sleek, protective iPhone 4/4S case, along with a thin battery. The charger adds minimal weight and size to an iPhone smart phone, yet provides significantly improved battery life by harnessing sunlight for electric power. The first product in a forthcoming line of smart phone chargers from Ascent Solar, the EnerPlex product is designed specifically for the Apple iPhone. Ascent plans to introduce similar chargers for other smart phones, including the newly launched Samsung® Galaxy S® III*, in the near future. Ascent Solar's President and CEO, Victor Lee, said “The EnerPlex charger is the first protective iPhone case to leverage the lightweight qualities and superior aesthetics of our CIGS solar technology. It will extend the usage time of iPhone smart phones while preserving the high level of design quality that consumers demand. Apple customers can now incorporate green technology into their everyday life, improving the performance of their smart phone without compromising style.”