| Cover | Apr. 19, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 19, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-32919 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001350102 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3672603 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| 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 |
| City Area Code | (720) |
| Local Phone Number | 872-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common |
| Trading Symbol | ASTI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
