AES
Provides electricity and renewable energy solutions globally.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1981
- Employees
- 8,336
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Andrés Gluski
- Type
- Public
- Listed
- NYSE: AES
- Subsidiaries
- AES Indiana, AES Ohio, AES Brazil, AES Andes, AES El Salvador
About
AES is the next-generation energy company with over four decades of experience helping the world transition to clean, renewable energy. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries and employs over 9,600 people worldwide. It provides affordable and sustainable power, emphasizing its commitment to social responsibility alongside profit. The company was founded in 1981 by Roger Sant and Dennis Bakke as Applied Energy Services. They initially set it up as a consulting firm, which later transformed into a power generation company that went public in 1991. Under the leadership of Andrés Gluski, who took the helm in 2012, AES has shifted its focus towards renewable energy solutions, significantly reducing its carbon footprint while consolidating its operations across various regions. The company is recognized for its innovative approaches to energy provision, focusing on solar and wind-based energy storage solutions that are increasingly vital in today’s energy landscape. With ongoing projects worldwide, AES aims to pioneer the integration of clean energy technologies and contribute to a sustainable future.