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Watt It Takes

Sunnova Founder John Berger

Apr 6, 2021
John Berger, Founder and CEO of Sunnova, discusses Sunnova's hybrid solar-battery systems, the company's backing by oil & gas investors, his experience at Enron, the significance of storage in the solar industry, the role of solar and storage energy in US territories, the early days of Sunnova, and the importance of honesty and passion in starting a clean energy company.
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  • John Berger emphasizes the importance of convincing traditional energy investors to invest in solar and battery storage.
  • Berger reflects on his experience growing up in Texas and the valuable lessons he learned about entrepreneurship from his family's construction business.

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The Mission to Convince Traditional Energy Investors to Invest in Solar

John Berger, founder and CEO of Sonova, discusses his mission to convince traditional energy investors to put their money into solar. He explains his belief in battery storage and his past experience in the energy industry, including his time at Enron. Berger emphasizes the need for renewable energy and the importance of changing the energy landscape.

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