About Tevesa Energy
Operator-led. Market-driven. Built for the long term.
Founded in 2019, Tevesa Energy brings more than 50 years of combined experience in US clean energy development, manufacturing, and project operations.
Our Mission
Assist companies and partners in building sales and business development, investment, and fundraising in the renewable energy industry in support of a circular economy. Manufacturer's representative for solar (PV and Thermal), energy storage, and LCA/sustainability management. Partner with developers and EPC companies who share the belief that raw materials should never be wasted.
50+ Years
Combined Leadership Experience
United States
Primary Market Focus
2019
Founded
Leadership
Experienced operators, not theorists
Steve Elkin
Co-Managing Partner
Career in solar began in the late 1970s. Hundreds of projects including US Military and Intel Corporation installations. Former International Solar Thermal Vice Chairman, SEIA (Washington, DC). Founder of SolarUS Manufacturing, a solar thermal industry leader. Multiple C-level positions across the clean energy sector. Global solar PV developer. Consulted with Columbia, Yale, Texas A&M, and Middlebury College.
Mark Pastore
Co-Managing Partner
30 years in power generation. Five years focused on solar-plus-storage consulting. Advanced experience in water and wastewater treatment systems for commercial and municipal clients.
John M. Ireland
Fractional Chief Financial Officer
President of Upfront Analysis. Has held CEO, CFO, COO, and Director of Business Development roles in private and public companies. As CFO and COO of Sightlines, led growth from under $1 million to over $7.5 million in revenue, with the business sold at 13x EBITDA. Eight years at Tosco Corporation in Business Development and Strategic Planning. Lead mentor in the Clean Tech Open accelerator for over 10 years. BS chemical engineering and MS biochemical engineering, Brown University. MBA, MIT Sloan.
Alvaro (Al) Leon
Latin America & Southeast USA Sales Director
Prior energy project experience with Agrindmar LLC. Solar consulting with Boss Alliance LLC and Cross Atlantic Solar Corp. Joined Tevesa in 2021 to lead Latin American and Southeast US market development.