Sunnova Founder Launches Company Using AI to Manage Home Energy

The US residential solar market is in turmoil following a string of high-profile bankruptcies this year. The founder of one of those bankrupt firms has a new venture he thinks can help turn the industry around by leveraging artificial intelligence to assist homeowners in managing their energy needs.

John Berger, the former head of Sunnova Energy International, said he’s raised more than $4 million to form Otovo USA. The new firm has a licensing agreement with Norway-based home solar company Otovo ASA, where Berger also serves on the board.

The new company plans to offer subscriptions for AI software that can provide real-time monitoring and rapid ...