THORNTON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules integrated into the company's EnerPlex™ series of consumer products, announced today the launch of its EnerPlex products in 172 Maplin Electronics stores throughout the United Kingdom. Maplin Electronics is one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in the United Kingdom and has cemented its position as experts in consu