Listen "John Berger CEO of Otovo USA, and former CEO and Founder of Sunnova"
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
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvcms
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
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvcms
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