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In Episode 4 of Sustainable Solutions, host Lee Fondiller, COO at Solar4Pools, Inc., reveals what really happens between the moment a brilliant idea is born and the day it becomes a product in your hands. Renewable energy innovations don’t simply appear — they evolve through a complex and fascinating journey from scientific theory to real-world application.
Lee takes listeners behind the scenes of the innovation process, beginning with the spark of an idea, moving through feasibility studies, and diving deep into the rigorous cycle of research, prototyping, testing, and refinement. He also explores one of the biggest challenges in the sustainability world — the “implementation gap,” where solutions that work perfectly in the lab must be reshaped to meet the demands, budgets, and expectations of real people.
From cross-disciplinary collaboration to overcoming regulatory and market barriers, Lee breaks down how renewable energy products like the SolAqua28 move from concept to commercialization. This episode is a powerful look at the teamwork, creativity, and scientific rigor required to bring sustainable solutions to life.
Explore more of Lee’s work and insights at leefondiller.com and leefondiller.net.
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