Qualifications
Ph.D.
Location
Wellington
Contact Details
Biography
Joshu Mountjoy is the lead for energy research and services at NIWA. He brings a deep passion for renewable energy and decarbonisation through electrification as part of New Zealand’s pathway to net zero. His focus is supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy sector to grow a diversified resilient energy system drawing on NIWA’s breadth of experience in the fuel for intermittent generation, weather related hazards to infrastructure and supporting projects through environmental impact and mitigation studies. Joshu brings 20 years of experience in coastal and ocean science focused on marine geoscience and multidisciplinary projects, including research and applied science in the renewable and non-renewable energy sector.
Recently Featured Work
Nowcasting and short-to-medium range forecasting for solar and wind energy
Research Project
Scaling up of solar and wind power is essential for Aotearoa New Zealand to become carbon neutral by 2050