Ascent Solar Achieves Mil-Spec 810G Certification for Defense Applications
Source/Type: News - Staff reports

Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

February 24, 2010... Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. reports that its Premier and 2 Meter flexible CIGS solar modules have been certified to meet U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) military ruggedization standards known as MIL-STD-810G. The company, a developer of flexible thin-film CIGS photovoltaic modules based in Thornton, Colorado USA, says that the MIL-STD-810G standard focuses on environmental engineering issues and requires products to pass various laboratory tests to ensure that military equipment operates in worldwide environments.

Ascent Solar President and CEO Farhad Moghadam stated, "MIL-STD-810G certification is a significant step forward in penetrating the defense application market for military and disaster relief integrated products. These certified modules are equipped with a non-reflective coating to prevent glare and have demonstrated the ability to withstand humidity, shock and sand blasting. Specialty markets which include defense applications are vital to our ability to demonstrate the diverse market opportunities with partners and customers using our unique flexible CIGS modules." Ascent Solar News Release

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