First exposure to solar energy came in  1969 US Air Force survival courses with solar water stills.

A US Air Force trip to Iran in 1971 to deliver fighter jets showed cultural shocks that would lead to revolution seven years later--no surprise to observant eyes.

First solar job working with evacuated tube collectors for Solar Industries Inc. in 1976.

Teaching a Solar Batch Hot Water Course in 1980 at NW CT Community College.

The 1978 passive solar heated woodshed that won national notice.

Dr. Worf Gordes (Research Director) with first EES PV Installation.

Gordes with former Costa Rican President Jose Maria Figueres inspecting  microturbine.