Solar Pioneer Recognized
Going back to the Arab oil embargo in the 1970's, David Block has pioneered the nascent solar photovoltaics industry from Florida. ...
... "The award recognizes Block’s role in developing the first national standards for testing and certifying solar equipment, for serving as a founding father of the organization and for building UCF’s Florida Solar Energy Center into the largest and most active state-supported solar energy institute in the nation. Block served as FSEC director for 25 years before departing in 2002. " ...Via University of Central Florida: Solar Leadership
Steps to Solar Energy Career (PDF): "There are a variety of careers in the renewable energy field. Some require much more knowledge and training than others. Some are far more physically demanding and require strength and agility. "