Mobile Solar Solutions with Lee Feliciano

In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Lee Feliciano, co-founder and CEO of New Use Energy (NUE), to discuss the future of portable solar solutions. Lee shares his incredible journey from the GIS industry to founding multiple solar energy companies, ultimately leading him to create rugged, portable solar and battery systems that cater to disaster relief, military operations, and professional industries like film and construction.

Lee dives into the economic and technical challenges his company is solving, with a focus on creating solar-powered solutions that are tough, sustainable, and future-proof. He explains how his products are replacing less durable, consumer-grade solar generators that fail under high demand, and discusses the company's rapid growth in providing energy alternatives for professionals.

Key Takeaways:

• Lee's path to solar energy and the foundation of New Use Energy.
• The importance of portable solar solutions in disaster recovery, military use, and professional industries.
• How battery and solar technology have advanced to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Insights into the solar industry's "dirty little secret" of using diesel generators to build solar farms.

Guest Bio:
Lee Feliciano holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Business and has been working in the solar industry for over 20 years. He co-founded New Use Energy, which focuses on providing rugged, portable solar and battery systems for high-demand industries. Prior to that, Lee founded Sol Equity and served on the board of the Arizona Solar Energy Industry Association.

 

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