### Reichardt CarlE (1931-Present)
**Personal Information:**
* Born: July 06, 1931
* Birthplace: Houston, United States
### Social Media:
* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reichardt-carle-015a91185
* Twitter: @ReichardtCarle
### Recent Projects:
* Consulting Engineer, Solar Energy Systems, 2021-Present
* Energy Efficiency Consultant, 2019-2020
* Solar System Design and Installation, 2017-2019
### Accomplishments and Honors:
* Registered Professional Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical
* Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
* Recipient of the ASME Outstanding Service Award
* Co-author of "Renewable Energy Systems Design and Optimization"
### Education:
* Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University
### Professional Experience:
* Senior Engineer, NASA Johnson Space Center, 1965-1990
* Chief Engineer, Land and Sea Power Technologies, 1990-2005
* Principal Engineer, SunPower, 2005-2016
### Published Works:
* "Solar Energy: A Primer for the 21st Century" (2019)
* "Renewable Energy: The Future of Power" (2016)
* Co-author of "Energy Engineering: A Handbook for the Modern Engineer" (2014)
### Additional Information:
* Active volunteer in solar advocacy organizations
* Passionate about promoting sustainable energy practices
* Enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing