# Ovanova 

Portable microgrids for power anywhere.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/OvanovaPET
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:179922
- Last updated: 2026-06-24T05:01:38Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-24T17:33:18Z

## Quick facts
- Featured in the The Wall Street Journal for supporting a rural farming business energy transition.
- Filed U.S. patent for PET™—locking in defensible portable microgrid IP.
- Trademark for PET™ approved for publication by the USPTO.
- Raised ~$500K and founders self-invested over $2M to date.
- Partnerships in place with AWS-supported software teams and 100-year-old DoD manufacturer.
- 10+ years building U.S.-made microgrids and next-gen energy tech.
- Built microgrids in 28 states and interconnected with 60+ utility companies.
- 19 long-term monitoring contracts creating 20-year recurring revenue.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:140019: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:140018: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
A new Department of Energy analysis shows that annual outage hours could soar from single digits today to more than 800 hours per year by 2030—a 100× increase in blackout risk.This trajectory highlights a dangerous imbalance between growing load demand and shrinking reliable supply.The U.S. power grid is no longer keeping up with modern demand. As climate events intensify and the rapid growth of AI, EVs, USA manufacturing, home & business electrification, and data centers pushes electricity use to record highs, our aging and centralized grid struggles to deliver power when and where it’s needed most. Outages are becoming more frequent and costly, draining billions in productivity and disrupting critical infrastructure.Our Solution: Secure, Distributed EnergyAmerica’s energy future depends on local power—systems that don’t break when the grid does. Ovanova is building a nationwide flexible network of distributed energy systems that are local, intelligent, and secure.Microgrids → local power generation, storage, and control — keeping power on even when the grid goes down.GridGuardian AI → forecasts load & generation, optimizes performance in real time, defends against cyber threats.NERDs (National Energy Resilience Devices) → secure, local control at the edge. Autonomous islanding + seamless orchestration across networks.These technologies work together to reduce grid dependence and give communities more control over their energy.So, What is a Microgrid?A microgrid is a small, independent energy system that can generate, store, and manage electricity for a home, school, business, or entire town. They also have the ability to "island" itself from the macro-grid, making it the ultimate local, resilient power source.At Ovanova, we see microgrids as building blocks for a distributed energy future: power generated closer to where it’s used, controlled locally, and shared across networks. Decentralized, intelligent, and human-focused.Join us in supporting the shift to local, resilient power.Meet the PET: A Portable Energy Technology Microgrid Built for ResilienceEach PET is a portable microgrid—a self-contained power station combining solar, battery storage, and generator integration. It transforms its owner into a resilience hub, delivering firm, reliable energy wherever it’s needed most.We have the PET Spark, PET Ember, PET Flame and the PET Blaze (pictured left to right). When the grid fails, the PET keeps homes, farms, and emergency facilities powered. When the grid is stable, it stores solar, reduces utility costs, and can even sell excess energy back to the grid.Here's all the ways to power up with the PET:More than backup power, the PET is a mobile, revenue-generating microgrid that strengthens communities, supports disaster response, and proves that energy independence can move with you.The PET Locator App— let's you find, share, and deploy power where it’s needed most, while earning income in the process.A PET doesn’t sit idle. Even when there’s no crisis, it cuts bills, stores solar, and sells power back to the grid.Plug-and-play resilience. It ties straight into your home or building, powering loads and reducing peak demand costs.Always earning, always ready. Disaster or not, your PET stays mission-ready—and income-generating.Get your PET today and build a future of energy resilience.A PET that pays for itselfOwn the PET. Use it when you needed. Rent it out when you don’t.Everyone Needs a PET — 9 Proven Use Cases and a Strong Rental Market1. Film & TV ProductionsSilent, emission-free power for film sets — lower fuel costs, zero noise, and stronger sustainability credentials.2. Concerts, Festivals, and EventsAudience-friendly, fume-free power with visible solar—creating cleaner air, a quieter experience, and great public relations.3. Construction & Infrastructure SitesExtend work hours in noise-restricted areas while cutting diesel expenses and meeting new low-emission compliance standards.4. Municipalities & Public WorksReliable mobile power for shelters, traffic systems, and public events — ensuring continuous service even during grid disruptions.5. Emergency Services & Disaster ReliefA resilient “lifeline” power source that recharges e-ambulances, powers shelters, and replaces fuel convoys in disaster zones.6. Mobile Healthcare & ClinicsClean, quiet electricity for medical equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC—keeping healthcare accessible anywhere, anytime.7. Utilities & TelecomRapid-deploy grid support that prevents costly infrastructure upgrades and ensures uninterrupted service.8. Mining, Oil & Remote IndustrySlash delivered-fuel costs, boost ESG scores, and provide reliable electric power for heavy equipment in remote operations.9. Agriculture & RanchingPower irrigation, pumps, robotics, or off-grid cold storage — bringing dependable energy to the heart of rural operations.Just an example for the PET Flame. Projections are not guaranteed.Get your PET today and build a future of energy resilience.Why Partner with Us? Here's Our Journey to Becoming America’s Energy TeamOvanova has spent over a decade designing, deploying, and maximizing real-world microgrids that power homes, farms, businesses, and municipalities across 28 states. We’ve worked directly with utilities, built resilient infrastructure, and supported communities where power isn’t always guaranteed.What began as a solar education initiative has evolved into a full-stack clean energy company—integrating design, construction, software, and hardware to build America’s distributed energy future.Our Evolution: From Projects to Platforms2015 — Ovanova Inc.Focused on energy awareness and community engagement through solar education and grassroots fundraising programs.2021 — Ovanova Solar CorporationScaled into full-service deployment, building high-impact solar and microgrid projects while developing utility partnerships.2025 — Ovanova EnergyNow advancing proprietary technology like Portable Energy Technology (PET), NERD (National Energy Resilience Device, and GridGuardian AI, uniting a decade of field experience with secure, American-made energy innovation.This journey has taken shape across multiple companies—Ovanova Inc., Ovanova Solar Corporation, and now Ovanova Energy.What’s stayed constant is our commitment to resilient power built for humans.TractionDesigned, deployed, and maximized microgrids across 28 states and counting.Community Impact: Contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to schools and churches by donating each time supporters joined Ovanova’s no-cost online workshops.$150M+ in Grants Facilitated: Supported farmers, small businesses, and small towns with REAP & ERA grant submissions representing more than $150M in energy resilience projects.Global & National Recognition: Attended the Skoll World Forum (2019) and led “Solar Education 101” at the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon.Media Coverage: Earned national recognition with an Ovanova microgrid installation featured in The Wall Street Journal.Investor Momentum: Raised $360k+ from 40+ investors in the first months of the community round.Real Impact. Real Recognition.Ovanova's mission: to add as much value as possible to as many lives as possible.Our work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal for advancing renewable power in rural America.Our project for Howle Farms & Livestock LLC in South Carolina helped secure nearly $300,000 in funding to make clean energy accessible for a sixth-generation family farm—proving that smart financing and solar innovation can strengthen the backbone of local economies.But this isn’t about us. It’s about what you make possible.By backing PET, you give communities real power—supporting disaster response, resilience, and a stronger grid.Your investment puts PETs on the frontlines—keeping farms, fire stations, churches, and critical infrastructure lit when it matters most.Pictured: Ovanova Gives 501(c)(3) director Xena Hall, Ovanova co-founder John Carey, Microgrid Technician Andrew Clarke, and Ovanova Solar Corporation co-founder Chris Snodgrass days after Hurricane Helene.SuperCrowd25 WinOvanova won top honors from both expert judges and the live audience at SuperCrowd 25 (100+ companies).Judge & Investor, Paul Lovejoy:“I’ve been watching you and your team very closely for the last 18 months. Ovanova, you're not a startup. I see you as a very unique CEO. I've never seen anyone that can both mobilize and activate the talents of an entire community the way you have. They all believe in you.I didn't invest in this venture primarily because of a mobile solar microgrid. I invested in you and the Ovanova team."It's hard for me not to want to pick Ovanova just because of the human being John is and the respect he has from his community is unlike anything I've really ever seen. When really researching any startup, it comes down to the founder. And this is a founder. John and his team are incredible. So my pick, it has to be Ovanova.”The Tech We’re ScalingAt Ovanova, everything starts with security — because if it’s not secure, it’s not scalable. We’re building the tools that make clean energy safe, reliable, and local.Here’s how the pieces fit together:PETs (Portable Energy Technology): Think of these as mobile power plants on wheels. They’re solar + battery trailers that can roll into a farm, school, church, or disaster zone and deliver power right away. They prove our technology works in real life, today.GridGuardian AI: This is the “coach in the cloud.” It monitors energy systems, predicts how much power will be needed, balances supply and demand, and protects against cyber threats.NERD (National Energy Resilience Device): This is the “brains on the ground.” NERDs give each PET or microgrid local control, so they can run independently or connect together as part of a larger network.When these three pieces work together, you get a new kind of energy system: secure, distributed, and human-powered.That’s why our current raise is focused on building 30 PETs.They’re the fastest way to put this technology to work, generate revenue, and build the foundation for a nationwide distributed energy network.From physicians to engineers, investors are backing Ovanova because they recognize the growing urgency for secure, dependable energy.Dr. Mitchell Veverka, MD“As an emergency physician, I know how critical energy is. Ovanova isn’t chasing trends—they’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time. This is more than an investment; it’s about building a resilient, just future for my kids.”John Carey (CEO, Co-Founder) – 10+ years in energy storage & microgrids. Hands-on deployment leader with national credibility.Lester Crafton (CSO, Co-Founder) – Rural strategy + storytelling. Leads Ovanova Gives, turning schools, churches & orgs into resilience hubs.Chris Snodgrass (CDO, Co-Founder) – Bioengineer + electrician. Makes complex systems simple + reliable in the field.Peter Kariuki (CTO, Partner) – Software engineer + social impact entrepreneur. Building GridGuardian AI for cure distributed grids.Your ContributionAs a participant, you’ll receive 5% of our gross revenue each quarter until you’ve earned back 3x your original contribution, creating a clear and direct path to returns tied to every trailer we deploy and sell.We're raising $5M ($3M through Wefunder) to scale PET production, finalize our app and software systems, and expand our customer network across the U.S.The Strategy Behind the NumbersWe anticipate to 3x your contribution in 3 years.Click here for detailed rev share payback projections.Projections are not guaranteed.America is Ready to BuildEvery PET is proudly built in the U.S., using high-quality components and American craftsmanship. As we scale, we're generating skilled jobs in manufacturing, logistics, and field service, with a focus on rural and underserved communities.How We’ll Build the PETsPhase 1 – Launch Production at HQ (Cedar Grove, NC):Upgrade Ovanova HQ to assemble up to 15 Flame PETs/monthSecure distributor agreements with manufacturers of key componentsFabricate awnings on-site and partner with local metal shops for overflowCollaborate with Kaufman Trailers and other local builders to produce trailers to specPhase 2 – Expand to Meet Regional Demand:In any region with anticipated demand:Partner with local metal fabricators for awning productionSupply equipment directly as official distributorsCollaborate with regional trailer manufacturersHire and train local tradespeople for assemblyInitial external hubs:Western NCWest TNUpstate NYNorthern KYFrom welders to electricians, the PET program builds a nationwide network of local providers—deploying, maintaining, and powering resilience in their own communities.We’re not outsourcing. We’re re-sourcing. Clean energy, made local. Owned by communities. Built for impact.Where the grid ends, resilience begins—one PET at a time.Each PET keeps families, churches, and communities powered—through storms, outages, or everyday demand.Together, PET owners create a decentralized, mobile network that protects people and strengthens the grid.This is community-powered resilience.This is adaptive infrastructure.This is energy freedom—driven by you.

## FAQ
1. **I see you're getting close to the goal. What's you're current timeline?**
   - The actual goal is $5MM. We are still learning to use the WeFunder Platform. We are raising that much in order to deploy 30 PETs into the wild before hurricane season. We have built two and sold one and rented the other so far. The PETs are currently at our HQ in Cedar Grove. Would you like to come see them and meet some team members? We leave in under two weeks for the next PET tour!
2. **Is this ready to be sold overseas? Do you have plans for international expansion?**
   - Financing would be our main block to going international. Do you have a solution for financing?
3. **Is the revenue share tied exclusively to the sale of PETs or does it also include revenues from the sale of technologies used in the PET or all revenues from Ovanova?**
   - It is tied exclusively to the sale of PETs. We have a side by side equity raise for the entity that owns PETs and our other intellectual property. It is only for accredited investors. Here is a video, let us know if you would like an invite to participate. https://www.loom.com/share/03bc647e69864960ad38a1a87bd20136?utm_medium=gif
4. **To follow-up on Federico's question below, is your technology exportable under current EXIM rules? Is it dual use or purely commercial?**
   - Hi William! Yes, our technology is exportable under current EXIM regulations, and it also has potential dual-use applications.

## Team
- Ovanova Energy (Founder)
- John Carey (Co-Founder | Chief Executive Officer)
- Lester Crafton (Co-Founder)

## Q&A
- Q: Is this ready to be sold overseas? Do you have plans for international expansion?
  - A: Financing would be our main block to going international. Do you have a solution for financing?
- Q: To follow-up on Federico's question below, is your technology exportable under current EXIM rules? Is it dual use or purely commercial?
  - A: Hi William! Yes, our technology is exportable under current EXIM regulations, and it also has potential dual-use applications.
- Q: Is the revenue share tied exclusively to the sale of PETs or does it also include revenues from the sale of technologies used in the PET or all revenues from Ovanova?
  - A: It is tied exclusively to the sale of PETs. We have a side by side equity raise for the entity that owns PETs and our other intellectual property. It is only for accredited investors. Here is a video, let us know if you would like an invite to participate. https://www.loom.com/share/03bc647e69864960ad38a1a87bd20136?utm_medium=gif
- Q: I see you're getting close to the goal. What's you're current timeline?
  - A: The actual goal is $5MM. We are still learning to use the WeFunder Platform. We are raising that much in order to deploy 30 PETs into the wild before hurricane season. We have built two and sold one and rented the other so far. The PETs are currently at our HQ in Cedar Grove. Would you like to come see them and meet some team members? We leave in under two weeks for the next PET tour!