Ascent Solar Technologies Inc of Thornton, CO, USA, which manufactures lightweight thin-film photovoltaic modules based on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) using flexible substrate materials, has announced the retail debut of its EnerPlex solar assisted battery case for the Samsung Galaxy S III. The EnerPlex Surfr for Galaxy S III takes advantage of Ascent's ultra-light, thin and flexible CIGS-based solar panels and enables Galaxy users to charge their smartphones with sunlight in addition to conventional charging methods to extend the usage time, says the firm.
"We were pleased and excited by the response the Surfr for the S III garnered at CES 2013. The interest and accolades received continue to affirm the Surfr's position as the premium solar & battery case available on the market today,” said Ascent Solar's president and CEO, Victor Lee.
