Solar tracking · Wind power · Worcester, Massachusetts
Renewable power, engineered to cost less.
Mass Megawatts develops patent-pending solar tracking and low-height wind systems built on one idea: get more energy out of simpler, lower-cost structures.
Rendering: concept illustration
What we build
Two technologies. One engineering principle.
Whether the resource is sunlight or wind, our designs aim to raise output while cutting the steel, height and moving parts that drive cost. That's how we pursue electricity that competes on price.
Solar Tracking System
A rotating platform that turns the whole panel array to follow the sun from east to west.
Concentrated Solar Tracking
Low-cost reflectors on the tracker platform direct extra sunlight onto central panels or a Stirling engine.
Multi-Axis Turbosystem
A modular wind system 50 to 80 feet tall, designed for lower wind speeds and community acceptance.
Solar equipment supply
Panels, racking, inverters, wiring and storage for installers and solar businesses.
Solar Tracking System
The whole array turns to face the sun.
Fixed panels catch direct sunlight well only around midday. The STS rotates horizontally through the day, so the panels keep facing the sun from morning to late afternoon.
- 1Tilted panel arrayWorks with most panel brands.
- 2A-frame supportSimple, robust structure carried on the deck.
- 3Protective outer wallLow-cost enclosure anchored at multiple ground points.
- 4Shared driveOne actuator can turn several linked units.
- 5BumpersA safe resting place for the panels in extreme weather.
- 6Shock absorberDamps sudden movement in high winds.
Multi-Axis Turbosystem
Wind power built lower, for places tall towers can't go.
The MAT is designed around a simple equation: lower height, lower wind speeds and lower costs. Its modular frame lets a buyer size generation to actual demand.
- 1Ducted rotor modulesMultiple rotors in one frame, sized to the site.
- 250 to 80 ft steel frameFar shorter than utility-scale towers.
- 3Ground-level drivetrainMechanical and electrical parts sit near the ground for easier service.
- 4Yaw turntableThe frame turns to face the wind.
Solutions
Built around the energy problem you actually have.
Challenge
High electricity costs at sites with large ground areas, flat roofs or heavy daytime loads.
Approach
STS arrays that produce more per panel, scalable from a single unit to 10+ MW.
How it works
We coordinate design, permitting, installation and incentive applications, then monitor output.
Next step
Challenge
Demand charges can add a large premium once usage crosses a utility threshold.
Approach
On-site solar that cuts peak draw from the grid and can keep you below the demand threshold.
How it works
Rooftop or ground systems, with purchase, lease or power purchase agreement options.
Next step
Challenge
Thin margins on equipment and pressure to lower the cost of each kilowatt-hour delivered.
Approach
Competitive supply of panels, racking, inverters and storage, plus the STS for ground and flat-roof projects.
How it works
Tell us your project pipeline. We quote equipment and model where tracking improves returns.
Next step
Challenge
Rising electricity bills and uncertainty about whether solar pays back at your address.
Approach
A system sized to your usage, with tracking where the site allows it.
How it works
A free site evaluation and proposal, then design, installation and ongoing support.
Next step
Engineering advantages
Where the cost comes out.
Each advantage below comes from the company's published technical descriptions. Performance figures are company-reported and site dependent.
Low-torque rotation
The STS turns panels horizontally rather than lifting them up and down, so the drive needs minimal torque and a simpler design.
STS · Patent pendingOne drive, many units
Multiple platforms can be linked to share a single actuator, which is projected to cut tracking cost sharply at larger sites.
STS · ProjectionBuilt for storms
Bumpers give panels a safe resting place in extreme weather. Shock absorbers damp sudden movement. A furling technique adapted from wind turbines limits high-wind loads.
STS · Design featurePanel-agnostic and retrofittable
The frame supports most panel brands and can be fitted to existing solar installations.
STS · Design featureService at ground level
MAT mechanical and electrical components sit close to the ground, with a frame rated for winds up to 120 mph.
MAT · Design featureInvestors
Official information, one click away.
Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. trades over the counter under the symbol MMMW. Filings are published on the SEC's EDGAR system.
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Solar Tracking System
A complete solar power system that turns the panel array to follow the sun from east to west, on a low-cost structure that adds stability instead of complexity.
How tracking works
Same panels. Different angle to the sun.
A panel produces the most when sunlight strikes it head-on. Drag the time slider to compare a fixed south-facing array with a tracking array through one day in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Geometry model, not a performance claim: direct sunlight only, clear sky, 30° panel tilt, latitude 42.3° N. Real-world gains are lower because diffuse light, weather, shading and equipment losses are excluded. Field performance should be quoted from measured data and the company's verified documentation.
Design and operating principles
Simple parts, arranged to stay stable.
- 1Panel arrayStandard modules from most manufacturers. Tracking means fewer panels can reach a target capacity.
- 2A-frameA simple, robust A-frame carries the array on the rotating deck.
- 3Outer wall and ground fittingsA low-cost protective wall, secured at multiple ground points, rated for winds up to 120 mph.
- 4Drive and linkageHorizontal rotation needs little torque, and one actuator can drive a chain of linked units.
- 5BumpersA safe landing place for the panels during extreme weather.
- 6Shock absorbersDamp erratic movement during high winds.
What's different
Four decisions that keep tracking affordable.
Horizontal rotation
Most trackers tip panels up and down. The STS rotates them horizontally, a movement the company says needs minimal torque, so the drive can be simpler and cheaper.
Shared actuator
Instead of a tracker per unit, many units can be daisy-chained to one actuator. The company projects tracking's share of system cost falling from about 30% to about 5% at larger installations.6
Storm protection
Bumpers give the panels a safe resting place in extreme weather while shock absorbers damp sudden motion. The company also adapted furling, a wind-turbine technique, to reduce high-wind loads.
A-frame and outer wall
A simple A-frame on a protective outer wall, with ground fittings at multiple points. Installation can be completed in a few business days, according to the company.
Economics at scale
Tracking usually costs more. Sharing the drive changes that.
Per-unit trackers carry their own motors and controls. Linking units to one actuator spreads that cost across the whole installation.
| Specification | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy gain vs. stationary array | Up to 28% | Company-reported1 |
| Added system cost | About 5% | Company-reported2 |
| Smallest rated unit | 6.25 kW | Confirm4 |
| Scalable capacity | 10+ MW | Company-reported |
| Design wind rating | 120 mph | Company-reported |
| Rated life expectancy | 30 years | Company-reported5 |
| Routine annual maintenance | None required | Company-reported |
Where it fits
Installation contexts
Ground mount
Open land at commercial, agricultural and utility sites, on a variety of terrains.
Flat roofs
Commercial rooftops where the structure and roof condition allow.
Remote sites
Power for remote locations and internal high-demand operations.
Retrofits
Fits to existing solar systems and supports most panel brands.
Working with us
From first call to first kilowatt-hour
Site evaluation
A free evaluation of your site, usage and roof or ground conditions, with a written proposal.
Design and permits
System design, permitting, and applications for any available incentives.
Installation
Typically completed in a few business days once permits are in place.
Monitoring
Ongoing performance monitoring, backed by the company's performance guarantee terms.
Next on the platform · In development
Concentrated Solar Tracking
Flat, silver reflectors on the rim of the rotating platform direct extra sunlight onto central panels. A film blocks most heat-carrying infrared light so the panels don't overheat.
The company projects that combining reflectors with the tracker could deliver more than 170% additional output compared with stationary panels, and is developing a second version that drives a patent-pending Stirling engine. These figures are projections, not measured results.8
Technical documentation
Documents and media
1Company materials describe the energy gain over stationary, non-tracking configurations as "up to 28%" (product page). Other company documents cite 22–28%, 30%, 35% and 36%. A single verified figure, its test basis and location should be confirmed before publication. Results vary with site, latitude, weather and equipment.
2The product page cites a 5% increase in system cost. 2021 and 2023 releases cite less than 10%. To be confirmed.
3Company-stated design rating. Engineering certification details to be supplied.
4The product page states 6.25 kW. The current homepage states 5 kW. To be confirmed.
5Company-stated rated life expectancy.
6Company projection for daisy-chained installations; not a measured result.
8Company projection announced June 29, 2023. No measured results have been published.
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Multi-Axis Turbosystem
A modular wind power system designed to produce competitively priced electricity at lower heights and lower wind speeds than conventional turbines.
The design principle
Lower height. Lower wind speeds. Lower costs.
Overall height range. Shorter structures are more readily accepted by local communities than tall-tower wind farms.
Built to generate in lower wind-speed regions, a far larger territory than sites suited to tall towers.
Company-stated wind rating, with mechanical and electrical parts close to the ground.
Buyers size generation to their own demand instead of fitting a fixed turbine size.
Facts and targets
What's designed in, and what's still a goal.
We separate the system's stated design attributes from the cost and performance targets the company is working toward.
Company-stated design attributes
Modular capacity. Generation sized to the purchaser's needs.
Height. 50 to 80 feet overall.
Durability. Rated for winds up to 120 mph.
Serviceability. Mechanical and electrical components near ground level.
Patent rights. Exclusive rights for 11% of global territory, including 50% territorial rights in the United States.
Development targets and projections
Electricity cost about 30% lower than other wind power equipment.
Maintenance cost projected at 50% below the wind industry average.
Grid parity with fossil-fuel generation such as coal and natural gas.
These are goals stated by the company, not measured results.
Research record
Tested in the tunnel and in the field.
Mass Megawatts built its own wind tunnel to measure the output of different blade designs and augmenters across controlled wind speeds.
Wind tunnel facility
Air straightener, fans, wind measurement device and measurement equipment for comparing blade and augmenter designs.
Photo archiveCharlton prototype
Field-test prototype with bearing and coupling apparatus, shafts, blades, generators and a timing belt drive.
Photo archiveAugmented wind power project
Large and small augmenter prototypes, with a diffuser section and an air-straightening section around the blades.
Photo archiveIntended applications
Distributed wind, sized to the user.
MAT technology suits the distributed energy models promoted by federal and state agencies, generating power close to where it's used.
Towns and utilities
Community-scale generation where tall towers meet local resistance.
Farms
Generation sized to farm loads in lower-wind regions.
Businesses
On-site wind for facilities with steady daytime demand.
Licensing
Manufacturing and territorial partnerships under the company's patent rights.
*All MAT figures are company-stated. Cost and maintenance figures are projections. No commercial MAT installations are claimed on this page.
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Home/Solutions
Lower energy costs, matched to how you use power.
Choose the situation closest to yours. Each path ends with a direct conversation, not a sales funnel.
Commercial and industrial
More output from the land you have.
Challenge
Large daytime loads, available ground or flat roof, and electricity prices that keep rising.
Approach
STS arrays that reach target capacity with fewer panels, scalable to 10+ MW, including remote sites.
Engagement
Site evaluation, financial model, design, permitting, installation and monitoring, coordinated by Mass Megawatts.
Next step
Small business
Stay under the demand threshold.
When usage crosses a utility's threshold, a demand charge can add a large premium to every bill. On-site solar reduces the peak power you draw.
| Illustrative example | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Average bill before solar | $500 |
| Demand charge eliminated | −$260 |
| Supply charge reduced | −$20 |
| Projected bill with solar | $220 |
| Annual savings in this example | $3,360 |
Example adapted from company materials to show how demand charges work. It is not a quote. Your savings depend on your tariff, usage profile, system size and site.
Developers and installers
Equipment and tracking for your pipeline.
Challenge
Equipment costs and margins that decide whether a project pencils out.
Approach
Supply of panels, racking, inverters, wiring and storage from established manufacturers, plus the STS for ground-mount and flat-roof projects.
Engagement
Share your bill of materials or pipeline. We quote and, where useful, model tracking returns.
Next step
Homeowners
A system sized to your home.
Good fit
Roofs facing south with little shade and in good condition, or open ground.
Approach
Systems typically 5 to 10 kW, with tracking where the site allows.
Payment
Purchase outright, or ask about lease and power purchase agreement options.
Next step
Technology partners
License, manufacture, co-develop.
Mass Megawatts welcomes discussions with manufacturers, project developers and corporate partners interested in the STS, concentrated solar tracking or MAT wind technology.
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Investor relations
Company overview, official filings, announcements and disclosures for Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc.
Symbol
MMMW
Market
OTC
SEC CIK
0001117228
Location
Worcester, MA
Investor contact
info@massmegawatts.com
Company overview
Low-cost clean energy, from tracking to wind.
Mass Megawatts develops low-cost clean energy systems to meet growing global energy demand. Its current focus is a patent-pending solar tracking system, with concentrated solar tracking in development and wind power technology under the Multi-Axis Turbosystem patents.
The company also supplies solar equipment to residential and commercial markets as a revenue source and a route to market for its tracker.
Investor resources
Documents
Announcements
Press releases
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News and releases
Official announcements from Mass Megawatts. Each release links to its original publication.
Older releases are archived on the current website and will be migrated with their original URLs preserved.
Home/Company
Three decades of work on cheaper clean power.
Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. is a Worcester, Massachusetts company developing solar tracking and wind power technology, with the aim of renewable electricity that competes with fossil fuels on cost.
Milestones
Selected history
From company records and releases. Dates for earlier R&D milestones to be supplied by the company.
Wind energy research
Jonathan Ricker becomes active in the wind energy research community.
Federal tax credit
Mr. Ricker lobbies in Washington, D.C. for the federal renewable energy tax credit passed that year.
Wind tunnel and Charlton prototype
The company builds a wind tunnel and field-tests MAT and augmented wind prototypes.
Side-by-side tracking test
Construction begins on two identical solar systems in Worcester, one with the tracker and one without.
160 kW project announced
A brownfield solar project with virtual net metering in Worcester using the patent-pending tracker.
Concentrated solar tracking
The company announces its concentrated solar design for photovoltaic panels and Stirling engines.
New product lines
Solar equipment supply launches alongside the tracker.
Leadership
Management and advisors
Jonathan Ricker
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Over 20 years in product development, strategic planning and market evaluation. Founded and ran a business consulting service, and served five years as a Senior Registered Options Principal in investment banking. Active in wind energy research since 1991. BS in Business and AD in Accounting, Bentley College.
Michael A. Cook
Project finance advisor (part time)
More than 25 years in financial risk mitigation, including 15 years in wind energy. Former Pacific Regional Manager, Special Risk Property and Machinery, Continental Insurance, and Executive Underwriter at CIGNA's energy technical department.
Thomas M. Dill
Consulting Director of Corporate Services
Over 25 years in manufacturing, industrial engineering and facilities management, including clean room and facility construction projects. Licensed Massachusetts Construction Supervisor. BS in Business Administration, Boston University.
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Tell us about your project.
info@massmegawatts.comLocation
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
What happens next
We read every inquiry
Your message goes to the team that handles your inquiry type.
A first conversation
We confirm your site, usage or requirements and answer questions.
Evaluation or quote
For projects, a site evaluation and written proposal. For supply, a quote.
Redesign concept · Prepared for Jonathan Ricker, CEO
A website that explains the technology as well as the engineers do.
This page is for the owner review only. It summarizes the audit of massmegawatts.com, what changed in this concept, and what's needed to launch.
01 · Audit
What the current site gets wrong
Reviewed: home, product, solar power, investors, news, management and contact pages.
The tracker gain appears as 22–28%, 28%, 30%, 35% and 36% across pages and releases. Cost increase appears as 5% and under 10%.
Picked one company-reported figure, footnoted the range, and flagged it for confirmation. Investors and engineers notice inconsistencies first.
Pages cite a 30% federal credit "through 2016" and payback claims built on it.
Removed specific incentive rates. Incentives are reviewed per project during evaluation.
Smallest unit is 5 kW on the homepage and 6.25 kW on the product page. Tracking is called "passive, non-electrical" in one section and actuator-driven elsewhere.
Used the product page values and marked them for sign-off.
Visitors land on "Wind Power" while the commercial offer is solar tracking.
Leads with solar tracking, gives MAT its own clearly labeled development page, and keeps the legal name intact.
One paragraph of risk language, an MSN stock image and a single EDGAR link. "OTCBB" is a retired market designation.
Dedicated investor hub: facts, filings, OTC Markets link, documents, releases and disclosures.
A sidebar on every page repeats pingback "comments", an exposed WordPress login link and duplicate document links. The homepage was last modified in 2016.
Removed. Document links appear once, where they're relevant.
Ten required fields including full street address, with no inquiry type.
Six inquiry types, three required fields, validation and clear success and error states.
One 600×336 drawing and small thumbnails. "Please click here" accordions hide most content.
Engineering renders, an interactive sun-tracking simulator and plain-language principles.
02 · Before and after
Key improvements
Before
Homepage opens with a GIF logo and a wall of text about tax credits.
After
An animated field of trackers following the sun, a one-line promise and two clear actions.
Before
Tracking explained in paragraphs.
After
A live simulator comparing fixed and tracking arrays through the day and across seasons.
Before
Claims stated as facts, without basis.
After
Every figure labeled as company-reported or projected, with footnotes. Concept art is labeled as concept art.
Before
One generic contact form.
After
Conversion paths from every page, preselected by inquiry type.
03 · Audiences
Who it serves
Customers
See what the STS is, where it fits and what it costs to ask. Site evaluation is one click from every page.
Investors
Find filings, releases and disclosures fast, with claims that hold up to scrutiny.
Partners
Understand the patent position, the MAT development status and how to start a licensing conversation.
04 · Needs company approval
Content to confirm
One verified energy-gain figure and its test basis, ideally from the Worcester side-by-side units.
Cost increase, smallest unit size, wind rating and the active vs. passive tracking description.
Performance guarantee and 10-year coverage terms before they're published again.
Equipment pricing. The 2024 release quotes panels at 15 cents per watt. Current pricing or none.
Status of the 160 kW Worcester project and the demonstration units.
Forward-looking statement wording, patent status (pending vs. granted) and MAT territory rights.
05 · Production requirements
To launch
Content sign-off on the items above, plus real photography of the Worcester demo units.
Form delivery to a monitored inbox, with spam protection. Netlify Forms works today on staging.
URL migration. 301 redirects from every existing page, release and PDF so search rankings and shared links survive.
CMS for news so the team can publish releases without a developer.
Photography restoration of the wind tunnel and prototype archive at full resolution.
Campaign imagery produced with an AI image studio and art-directed to match, clearly labeled as illustration.
Brand refresh of the GIF logo into a vector identity, building on the mark used here.
06 · Owner presentation
A 15-minute walkthrough
07 · Measurement
What we'd track
Qualified inquiries per month, by inquiry type.
Site evaluation requests as a share of STS page visits.
Simulator engagement: share of STS visitors who interact.
Document downloads and EDGAR click-throughs from the investor hub.
Mobile completion rate of the contact form.
08 · Next steps
From concept to launch
Review and approvals
Owner review of this concept and the content items above.
Content and imagery
Final copy, demo-unit photography and campaign images.
Build and migrate
Production build, CMS, redirects, forms and analytics on staging.
QA and launch
Cross-device testing, owner sign-off, DNS cutover with rollback plan.