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 Greetings00:19 Jose's Professional Background01:24 Early Career in Energy Consultancy02:06 Transition to Asset Management03:06 Academic Pursuits and Teaching03:34 Postgraduate Research and PhD Journey04:06 Lunar Regolith Research07:13 Teaching and Lecturing Experience08:12 Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Mathematics15:16 PhD Research and Its Impact15:58 Lunar Regolith as a Construction Material27:17 Complexities of Scientific Research28:57 Reflective Surfaces and Solar PV Systems35:24 General Misconceptions About Science39:24 Efficiency in Engineering and Its Implications42:15 Rebound Effects of Energy Efficiency Policies47:39 Historical Context of Climate Change51:14 Challenges in Renewable Energy Development56:59 The Role of Due Diligence in Renewable Projects01:08:40 Career Advice and Personal Reflections01:23:42 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections   Music credit: DaFuq!?Boom! - YouTube   Show Notes NLE011 - Linkedln   Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon PodBean