Core Insights - Ascent Solar Technologies has signed a teaming agreement with Emtel Energy USA to enhance energy storage capabilities and promote thin-film photovoltaic solutions in space environments [1][3] Company Overview - Ascent Solar Technologies specializes in lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic solutions, backed by 40 years of R&D and 15 years of manufacturing experience [4] - The company has a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio and has deployed its PV modules in various applications, including space missions and airborne vehicles [5] Technology Collaboration - Emtel Energy has developed a solid-state graphene battery that addresses energy density and degradation issues found in traditional flow batteries, making it suitable for powering satellites and spacecraft [2] - The combination of Ascent's thin-film PV and Emtel's energy storage technology is positioned as an ideal solution for the Department of Defense and Space Force, which require durable energy production and storage technologies for space [3]