What Sunnova’s Bankruptcy Means for the Future of Solar

What Sunnova’s Bankruptcy Means for the Future of Solar

When I had lunch with then-Sunnova CEO John Berger in March 2022, things seemed to be looking up for the residential solar company. In his telling, rising energy bills and the growth of work from home had made consumers more conscious of their electricity consumption. The push to address climate change and energy security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine added momentum at the national level. “A lot of consumers, companies will wan…

Solar companies adapt in changing times

pv magazine USA spoke with Solar Insure's Dean Chiaravallotti who shared his thoughts on ways in which solar businesses can adapt, innovate and be strategic.The residential solar industry is under threat by a myriad of challenges including tariffs, high interest rates and potential changes that could result if the One Big Beautiful Bill passes unchanged. As a result, the sector has suffered some noteworthy bankruptcies including Mosaic, a solar …