AES at COP28: Driving world-leading climate solutions

24/7 Carbon-free Energy Solutions with Google

Google announced a world-leading goal to operate on 100% carbon-free energy by 2030 and set this goal knowing that a 24/7 carbon-free energy solution didn’t yet exist. AES and Google partnered together to develop a world-leading 24/7 carbon-free energy solution where we will supply Google’s data centers with time-matched carbon-free energy through a custom mix of solar, wind, hydropower and battery energy storage resources.

Together with Amazon

Building Mississippi's first utility-scale wind farm

In Tunica County, Mississippi, Amazon is supporting the Delta wind project, which is the state’s first utility-scale wind farm. The facility will include 41 wind turbines powered by winds from the Mississippi Delta, and will be a dual-use operation, where the agricultural land will continue to be used for farming rice, soybeans, corn, and wheat under and around the turbines.

According to developer and owner-operator AES, the project is expected to bring tens of millions of dollars in consistent tax revenue to the county and school district, and is already generating local economic benefits, with dozens of people moving to the area to support the construction. Several local contractors and suppliers have already been hired, and the project is expected to create nearly 300 jobs during peak construction, according to AES.

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AES Andes created the first project in the world to convert a coal-fired power plant into a 560 MW emissions-free storage system using molten solar salts. The project also involves training the workers at the current power plant in the new technology to preserve employment opportunities.

Chevelon Butte wind farm: Largest Wind Project in Arizona

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm. The project is located on the Chevelon Butte Ranch in Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona. AES' Chevelon Butte project is expected to produce a total of 454 MW of wind energy once both phases are fully operational next year. This first phase of the project will bring 238 MW of clean energy online with the remaining 216 MW expected to achieve commercial operations in 2024.

This landmark project will deliver cost competitive renewable energy to Arizona, while operating on one of the oldest working cattle ranches in the state," said Bernerd Da Santos, AES' EVP, COO, and President, Renewables. "Once both phases are complete, Chevelon Butte will be Arizona's largest wind energy project and the first wind farm built in Northern Arizona in nearly a decade. Achieving this milestone together with our landowner, local community partners, Coconino and Navajo County leaders, Arizona state agencies and our customer, APS, has ensured that this project will produce clean energy for decades to come, right alongside Arizona's ranching industry."

Virtual reservoir

AES Chile’s virtual reservoir at the Cordillera Complex is the world's first energy storage system to integrate a lithium ion battery bank into a run-of-river hydroelectric plant.

Bellefield: AES Acquires Largest Permitted Solar-Plus-Storage Project in the United States

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the acquisition of the 2 GW Bellefield project, which is currently in late-stage development, and is the largest permitted solar-plus-storage project in the United States.  The project, located in Kern County, California, where AES1 already has significant operations, includes two phases, each with 500 MW of solar and up to 500 MW of four-hour duration battery energy storage.  The project represents a significant step in accelerating California's commitment to achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2045.  This acquisition strengthens AES' position as a leader in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate customers under long-term contracts.

A partnership with X, the moonshot factory to develop the grid of the future 

AES partnered with X, the moonshot factory to develop grid virtualization technologies that facilitate decarbonization, improve efficiency and reliability, optimize for renewables and enhance prediction and planning for weather events. This is just one of our innovative solutions to global energy challenges derived from a 10-year strategic alliance with Google

AES and LineVision Partner on Grid Enhancing Technologies Study

AES and LineVision launched a joint project to assess how Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) may increase transmission capacity on the existing power grid. Through this pilot, the companies will gather data using Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) to evaluate how LineVision can optimally integrate power from renewable energy sources. The study is being launched this month and will conclude before the end of the year.

AES’ Uplight provides solutions to serve utility customers around the globe 

Serving over 80 utilities around the globe, AES’ Uplight develops digital technologies and third-party service provider networks designed to enhance utility customer experience and accelerate clean energy transformation. Our results speak for themselves, saving customers over $390 million on energy bills through a portfolio of more than 15 solutions. 

Together with Energas

AES Dominicana and Energas’ joint venture EnaDom breaks the Dominican Republic’s reliance on oil 

Energas and AES Dominicana’s joint venture EnaDom broke the Dominican Republic’s reliance on oil by shifting conventional energy generation to natural gas. We achieved this through newly developed infrastructure and delivery solutions where these did not exist, converting 750 MW to cleaner, more reliable energy and saving the country over $3 billion, eliminating 892,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.  

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AES Andes is creating the world’s first project to convert coal-fired power plant into an emissions-free storage system using molten salts

• Together with the Government of Chile, we’re adding 1,500 MWh of energy storage by 2023 while retiring 1 GW of coal by 2025, reducing the country’s dependence on conventional generation at the same time. With innovative and competitive energy solutions, we plan to increase renewables in the country by 173% by 2025.
• Learn more: https://www.aes.com/accelerating-future-energy-storage-together
• AES Andes created the first project in the world to convert a coal-fired power plant into a 560 MW emissions-free storage system using molten solar salts. The project also involves training the workers at the current power plant in the new technology to preserve employment opportunities.

Together with the Government of Vietnam

Investing in Vietnam’s energy future  

Together with the Government of Vietnam, AES Vietnam is investing $1.8 billion USD in that country’s energy future through the Son My II combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project. This 20-year contract complements AES’ investment plans in Vietnam’s gas infrastructure, both diversifying the current energy mix with imported LNG and meeting the region's increasing demand for sustainable and affordable electricity. 

Together with customers in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

A clean energy pilot project provides a new green solution 

Launched in July 2021, AES' innovative clean energy pilot project for customers in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean provided the first carbon-neutral natural gas shipment to the Dominican Republic. Such shipments enable companies in the region to purchase carbon credits and use a fuel that fully offsets their carbon footprint, in turn helping them achieve their sustainability commitments.