Our Patented Overhead Tensile-Actuated Solar Tracker (OTAST™) provides the advantages of solar tracking while seamlessly integrating with existing structures and optimizing space.
Design
Advantages
| Technology | Limitation | OTAST Advantage |
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| Rooftop Solar | Limited to homeowners |
Can be temporary installations
Renters can take units with them when they move |
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Requires a newer roof that could be damaged during panel installation
Danger of installing at heights |
Not installed on roofs | |
| Restricted by HOA rules and roof orientation | Increases the number of placement options | |
| Little bifacial access | Panel's bottom side is completely exposed | |
| 5-20% decrease in efficiency due to dirt, pollen, bird droppings | Easily accessible and can even be lowered for cleaning | |
| High profile scandals have eroded the public's trust in solar distributors | Provide a flexible option for DIYers to build their own systems |
| Traditional Solar Tracking | Takes up farmland and needs space to move | Can be built directly on existing vertical structures |
| Supporting structure limits bifacial access | Suspending from above exposes more of the panels underside for increased power generation |
| All On-Site Solar | Potentially damaged during adverse weather events | Can be lowered/stowed during adverse weather |
| Cabling is expensive | Can be placed closer to the power management system requiring less wiring | |
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Requires large upfront capital investment or debt
Progressive installations are impractical |
Installations can be smaller and more affordable while still providing tangible benefits with shorter time to ROI |
| Community Solar | Only a fraction of benefit goes to subscribers | Confers all benefits to its owners |
| No off-grid capability | Can be combined with battery for energy independence |
Applications
About Us
Dante Bortone, PhD
Co-Founder &
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dante has a background in neuroscience, where he gained expertise in assembling and programming electronics for optogenetic stimulation of neuronal circuits. In bioinformatics, he has contributed to advancing cancer research, developing biomarkers and diagnostic tests. Driven by a passion for innovation and making a positive impact, Dante developed the OTAST prototype to provide a more practical approach to solar power.
Matt Crook, MBA
Co-Founder &
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Matt has over a decade of experience in the clean technology and renewable energy space, including developing over 1.1 GW of utility-scale solar projects across the US. Passionate about the energy transition, Matt navigates regulatory and market challenges with a determination to advance renewable energy. He has also held leadership roles in finance, strategy, sales, and marketing, and enjoys collaborating to overcome business challenges and scale new ventures, especially in the clean tech sector.
Our Mission
To make solar energy accessible and practical for those traditionally left out of the market—such as renters, multi-family homes, small farms, and rural businesses—by offering innovative solutions that require minimal land and leverage existing structures. We aim to democratize solar power, enabling energy independence and cost savings for small agricultural producers, rural businesses, and underserved communities. Our commitment is to expand the reach of solar energy by providing adaptable, modular, and transportable solar solutions that break down barriers and empower more individuals and businesses to participate in the energy transition.