ASTI

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) is a specialized solar technology company founded in 2005 and based in Thornton, Colorado. The company went public in August 2022 and focuses on developing and manufacturing flexible, lightweight solar panels using copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) photovoltaic technology. Ascent Solar serves niche markets including aerospace, defense, emergency management, and consumer applications where traditional rigid solar panels are impractical. The company has struggled financially since its IPO, experiencing significant revenue declines and substantial operating losses while burning through cash reserves.