About The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified power generation and utility company with a global presence. The company serves a broad range of customers, including utilities, industrial users, and residential consumers.
Core Business Operations
- Power Generation: Owns and operates power plants to generate and sell electricity to utilities, industries, and intermediaries.
- Utility Services: Distributes, transmits, and sells electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers.
- Wholesale Market: Generates and sells electricity on the wholesale market.
Energy Sources & Technologies
AES utilizes a diverse mix of fuels and technologies, including:
- Conventional sources: Coal and gas
- Renewable energy: Hydro, wind, solar, and biomass
- Innovative solutions: Energy storage and landfill gas
Key Statistics
- Generation Capacity: Approximately 32,109 megawatts
- Customer Base: Serves 2.7 million end-user customers
Company Background
Originally founded as Applied Energy Services, Inc., the company rebranded to The AES Corporation in April 2000. Established in 1981, AES is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.