Our People
WHO IS CARBON PARTNERS
An independent advisory group helping New Zealand industrial users decarbonise process heat and integrate renewable electricity.
We focus on commercial and industrial-scale energy transitions, delivering tailored feasibility assessments, technical analysis, and practical pathways from concept to deployment.
Industry Partnerships.
Carbon Partners helps New Zealand industrial users decarbonise process heat and integrate renewable energy through solutions like Project Thermal and NTESS. We provide independent analysis, technical feasibility, and business case development for thermal battery trials and deployment.
Network Partners – Independent analysis of grid and energy storage connectivity, with projected returns and energy flow modelling.
Technology Partners – Collaboration with local and international providers to deliver tailored thermal battery and process heat solutions, from design to implementation.
Industry Partners – Trusted advisors across the energy sector, supporting regulatory approvals, process heat consents, and connection challenges.
Meet our Senior Team
Ben Northrop
Director
After two decades of technology innovation in the telecoms sector, Ben invested into renewable energy (solar/wind) planning, configuration and installation and currently oversees the day-to-day operations at Carbon Partners.
Wellington-based, Ben is responsible for Advisory Board and Shareholder liaison, major client and supplier communications, and hold responsibility for offshore and domestic financing for major energy projects.
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Josh Adams
Director
An experienced business development specialist with senior roles in energy investment (incl. FDI), commercial, regulatory, and strategic relations, Josh leads our process heat business.
Josh is working closely with the New Zealand Industrial and Manufacturing sectors and Government agencies to investigate the role of renewable energyand NTESS solutions in solving critical energy issues arising from a shortfall in domestic natural gas production.
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Michael Gregg
Director
Michael developed multidisciplinary technology transfer expertise in senior executive roles within the ICT sector and transitioned into the energy sector to oversee Carbon Partners’ strategic and innovation direction, including planning for Project Thermal, NZ Consortium thermal battery build and Industrial Energy Park (IEP) trials.
Michael provides independent strategic advice on complex deployments and large scale solutions.
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