Ascent Solar Technologies, a Colorado-based manufacturer of lightweight thin-film PV modules, has signed a teaming agreement with NovaSpark Energy, a developer of mobile hydrogen generation systems. The collaboration pairs Ascent’s featherweight PV technology with NovaSpark’s air-droppable hydrogen equipment for defense and disaster-response applications. The companies highlighted the ability to fuel drones and terrestrial military devices for national security stakeholders, while also supporting mobile energy deployment for critical infrastructure and emergency situations. Executives from both sides emphasized scalable production and rapid delivery capabilities for field operations. Earlier this month, Ascent partnered with CisLunar to integrate thin-film PV with EPIC power systems.