Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI),
a manufacturer of consumer and off-grid products integrated with
flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules (CIGS), announced today the
company’s partnership with Power IT-2-Channel, a United Kingdom-based
consultancy, for the distribution of Ascent’s EnerPlexTM
series of consumer products in the United Kingdom.
The Camouflage Kickr IV Portable Solar Charger (Photo: Business Wire)
Mark Power, Managing Director of Power IT, comments: "We are delighted
to have won the opportunity to take Ascent’s new consumer range of solar
power products to market in Europe. There is clearly significant
interest in the potential of renewable energy for CE devices, especially
Solar, but all too often in the past the practical reality has failed to
live up to the hype. The arrival of EnerPlex's award-winning products
changes the landscape entirely and offers consumers a real option when
it comes to sourcing power on the move – given how much we now all rely
on our mobile technology, the opportunities are huge and growing all the
time."
Ascent’s EnerPlex series is quickly changing the way consumers view
solar; with the SurfrTM line of solar and battery integrated
phone cases, as well as the KickrTM line of portable solar
chargers, EnerPlex products enable consumers to hold the power of solar
in their hands. The addition of the JumprTM line-up of
portable batteries now enables consumers to have a complete, integrated,
solar charging and storage solution for life on the go.
More information of the entire EnerPlex series of products can be found
at www.goenerplex.com.
Rob Roche, Ascent’s Vice-President of Sales and Marketing said “This
exciting partnership will immediately expand the reach of Ascent Solar’s
products and distribution channels in the United Kingdom, leveraging
Power IT’s deep connections in the British market to quickly help Ascent
become a recognized player in consumer electronics and specialty outdoor
gear markets.”
About Ascent Solar Technologies
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic
modules with substrate materials that can be 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. Ascent Solar is
headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. For more information, go to www.ascentsolar.com.
About EnerPlex:
The EnerPlex brand represents Ascent Solar’s line of consumer products.
These products, many of which are integrated with Ascent Solar’s
transformational CIGS technology, provide consumers with the ability to
integrate solar into their everyday lives, while enabling them to free
themselves and their electronics from the outlet. For more information
on the EnerPlex brand and to see the product line, please visit www.goenerplex.com.
About PowerIT-2-Channel
Leveraging years of channel, marketing and sales management experience,
the PowerIT team delivers innovative, low risk solutions for technology
vendors looking to develop their sales in the UK and EMEA. PowerIT
offers a unique combination of field and inside sales, channel
management, branding, PR and marketing services, matched with detailed
knowledge of the ecommerce, DMR, VAR and retail sales environment. All
with the aim of driving sales and increasing brand equity. We provide
instant scale, without the financial outlay and risk associated with
setting up a local sales and marketing operation from day one. We help
our clients move to that point, but only when they’re in the best
position to do so. For more information please visit www.powerit2.com
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