John Berger CEO of Otovo USA, and former CEO and Founder of Sunnova

27/10/2025 44 min Episodio 276
John Berger CEO of Otovo USA, and former CEO and Founder of Sunnova

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Sean White chats with John Berger, CEO of Otovo USA and former CEO of Sunnova, about the dynamic landscape of the solar industry. They discuss Otovo's focus on service, including rolling trucks, fixing systems, and creating virtual power plants (VPPs). John highlights the importance of modernizing regulations, expanding into the European market, and the integration of AI to enhance service efficiency. He also shares insights on addressing power bill hikes and the evolving role of batteries and EVs in the energy mix. Tune in to hear about the challenges and opportunities in the clean energy sector, and how Otovo is poised to lead the charge.

 

Topics discussed:

Sunnova

VPP = Virtual Power Plant

Service Business

Retail power

Deregulated = Consumer Choice

Europe

Sunnova

Dr. Shi Zhengrong

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturing

Residential customers

NABCEP Certifications

NABCEP website

Storage in Solar vs Solar in Storage

Generators

AHJ = Authority Having Jurisdiction

Iron Curtain Mentality

AI Technologies

Robotics

Waymo

Sean White NABCEP Classes

 

Reach out to John Berger here:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-berger-61042724 

Website: www.otovo.ai

 

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