Ascent Solar receives initial drone and unmanned-marine orders

Aug 5, 2026 · Commercial Order · Ascent Solar Technologies · Power Systems

Ascent Solar Technologies received initial flexible thin-film solar orders from two Eastern European drone manufacturers and two unmanned marine vehicle companies.

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  • The drone manufacturers plan to integrate Ascent modules into aircraft wing designs.
  • The marine orders come from one global manufacturer and one U.S.-based unmanned-marine-vehicle company.
  • Ascent described 325-500 kW of combined annual demand as potential recurring business, not committed order volume.

Manufacturer of lightweight flexible CIGS thin-film solar modules for space, unmanned aircraft and other mass-sensitive platforms.