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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Aug. 12, 2025
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001350102  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity File Number 001-32919  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,047,658
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-3672603  
Entity Address, Address Line One 12300 Grant Street  
Entity Address, City or Town Thornton  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80241  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
City Area Code 720  
Local Phone Number 872-5000  
Title of 12(b) Security Common  
Trading Symbol ASTI  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ