Defense/Military
Today's military and defense forces require supreme flexibility both on and off the field. Solar power provides exactly the kind of alternative energy source needed for successful on-site operations. Ascent Solar is the only company to manufacture solar technology on plastic substrates. Not only does this help create the lightest weight products, but it also completely eliminates the use of glass, providing the extreme product durability critical in military products. Onsite Power
The cost of delivery of fuel to deployed soliders is tremendous, both in terms of cost and casualties. Ascent Solar's technology enables the creation of military-grade solar products that produce power onsite where it is consumed. For example, the solutions can be integrated into tactical shelters or used to augment conventional power systems within military buildings. This directly translates to a lower fuel demand and, in turn, a more secure supply line.
Power for Mobile Devices The ultra-thin profile of Ascent Solar's technology modules makes it easy to develop mobile devices that are either directly powered by solar or can be recharged by the sun's energy. The technology can be integrated into virtually anything, even fabrics and non-flat surfaces, and is durable enough to be folded and refolded. Ways our technology expands the operational capabilities of the military include:
- Providing an alternative to traditional (and heavy) batteries
- Using solar power to recharge portable electronic and communication devices
- Outfitting backpacks with solar power battery chargers
- Using solar to provide power to tents in the field
