Norwegian aluminum supplier Norsk Hydro is buying additional shares of stock in Ascent Solar, bringing its stake in Ascent to 35%. The deal is expected to close today, and will bring the total amount that Norsk Hydro has invested in Ascent to $63 million.

According to the Denver Business Journal,

Norsk Hydro, working through subsidiary Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, has exercised its option to buy additional shares of Ascent Solar common stock, an option