Who We Are

Our Mission
To bridge technology, policy, finance, and execution so energy initiatives move from intent to outcomes.

Our Vision
Energy systems that deliver prosperity: dependable, affordable, and built to last.

Our Values

  • We embed with counterparts and stay through delivery.

  • Mission first, transparent advice, and data-driven choices.

  • Progress over perfection, with milestones and measurable outcomes.

  • Design for inclusion, tracking affordability, access, and jobs.

  • Safeguarding the public interest, communities, and the environment.

Who We Work With

Communities & Civil Society

System co-design, safeguards, benefit-sharing models, local capacity building, and economic development.

Governments

Master planning, policy and regulatory review, tariff studies, subsidy design, grid code development, tender development, and delivery unit staffing.

Investment Firms

Technical due diligence, pipeline origination, and monitoring and evaluation.

Technology Ventures

Market strategy, technology review, business model analysis, operations playbooks, and governance support.

Utilities

Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, bankability analysis, grid modernization roadmaps, and distributed energy resource planning.

Developers & EPC Companies

Site and system feasibility, permitting strategy, off-taker partnerships, regulatory navigation, financing strategy, and power system design.

Philanthropy & Development Banks

Strategy alignment, country platform creation, facility design, pipeline origination, technical due diligence, and results frameworks.

Our Team

Elena van Hove

Partner | Co-founder | CEO

A global energy and climate leader focused on advancing equitable, sustainable energy systems through trusted partnerships with governments, communities, and institutions. She brings deep experience at the intersection of energy access, justice, and policy, with a commitment to values-led leadership and long-term impact.

Nathan Johnson, PhD

Partner | Co-founder

An innovation and investment leader focused on translating research and emerging technologies into scalable solutions. With experience spanning venture development, university partnerships, and systems thinking, he works to align capital, talent, and policy to create durable economic and social value.

James Nelson, PhD

Partner | Co-founder

A problem solver and systems engineer specializing in energy and infrastructure solutions that deliver real-world impact. He brings hands-on experience designing and implementing complex systems across energy, water, and development contexts, with a focus on practical execution and resilience.