In this episode, Tony and Jose sit down with Joe, a principal technical advisor and advisory lead for Natural Power Ireland, to discuss his extensive background in energy and environmental engineering. Joe shares his academic journey from undergraduate studies focused on converting natural energy into electricity, to his work in consultancy and asset management in the UK's energy sector. He delves into his groundbreaking postgraduate research on using lunar soil to create reflective surfaces for solar PV systems, which gained recognition from the European Space Agency and led to a PhD. Joe explains the intricacies of due diligence in renewable energy projects and reflects on the importance of passion in one's career #continue to our LinkedIn

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:19 Jose's Professional Background

01:24 Early Career in Energy Consultancy

02:06 Transition to Asset Management

03:06 Academic Pursuits and Teaching

03:34 Postgraduate Research and PhD Journey

04:06 Lunar Regolith Research

07:13 Teaching and Lecturing Experience

08:12 Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Mathematics

15:16 PhD Research and Its Impact

15:58 Lunar Regolith as a Construction Material

27:17 Complexities of Scientific Research

28:57 Reflective Surfaces and Solar PV Systems

35:24 General Misconceptions About Science

39:24 Efficiency in Engineering and Its Implications

42:15 Rebound Effects of Energy Efficiency Policies

47:39 Historical Context of Climate Change

51:14 Challenges in Renewable Energy Development

56:59 The Role of Due Diligence in Renewable Projects

01:08:40 Career Advice and Personal Reflections

01:23:42 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Music credit: DaFuq!?Boom! - YouTube

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