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 introduced its EnerPlex Jumpr,a multi-purpose battery pack that gives users the capability to store solar power generated from their EnerPlex Kickr IV solar chargers or from a conventional plug in power source.

The Jumpr product line includes the Model 4400,rated for 4400 milliamp-hours,that can provide about three recharges to your smartphone.It also includes the larger Model 7800,rated for 7800 milliamp-hours,which will charge larger devices such as tablet computers.

"The EnerPlex Jumpr,with its power storage capability and compact design,is a great addition to our recently announced Kickr IV portable solar charging units,"says Ascent's president&CEO Victor Lee."With these two innovative products everyone from backpackers to road warriors can virtually live life untethered and power their smartphones or other electronic devices off-grid."?

In line with its previous Kickr IV announcement,Ascent will continue to pledge 10%of the revenues from Jumpr beginning today through the end of the year to support the American Red Cross in the continued recovery effort of Hurricane Sandy.