Technology
Solar energy
By capturing the rays of the sun, solar photovoltaics delivers clean, reliable power for communities and businesses. As global energy demand soars, AES is positioned to meet the moment. With deep expertise across utilities, and energy generation and storage, we provide the solar expertise to deliver power—where and when it’s needed most.
Solar energy benefits
Predictable energy costs
Efficient and responsible land use
Reduced carbon footprint
Local economic benefits
Greater energy independence
Utility scale solar
Utility scale solar produces electricity on a massive scale. Each project generates over 50 MW, often providing enough power to serve thousands of homes and businesses. Learn more about our operational and in development projects.
Community solar and distributed generation
A community solar project, typically 10 MW or smaller, is built on private or public property and is designed to serve multiple customers. Distributed generation is installed onsite, usually for a single customer, such as rooftop solar for a business or government facility. Learn more about the technology, its benefits, and how we can support you and your community.
Integrating technologies for your energy needs
Behind the meter
Behind the meter (BTM) solutions enable businesses to generate and manage their own energy on-site using solar, wind systems, or other renewable technologies. This reduces dependence on the grid, lowers energy costs, and enhances resilience against outages. By optimizing self-consumption and integrating storage, businesses can also maximize efficiency and sustainability.
Co-location
Co-location solutions integrate renewable energy generation (solar, wind, or hydro) directly with industrial or data center operations. By producing clean energy on-site, companies can lower transmission losses, secure cost-effective power, and meet sustainability targets while maintaining reliable operations.
Solar + storage
Combining solar generation with battery storage to capture and store excess electricity for later use. It enables businesses to reduce reliance on the grid, shift energy consumption to lower-cost periods, and ensure uninterrupted power supply during peak demand or outages, improving both sustainability and resilience.
27/4 carbon free energy
24/7 carbon free energy guarantees a continuous supply of clean energy every hour of every day by integrating a mix of renewable sources, such as solar or wind, with energy storage, grid management solutions and energy attributes solutions like renewable energy and carbon credits. This comprehensive solution helps businesses like yours meet ambitious carbon neutrality goals and achieve energy independence.
Microgrid
Microgrids are localized, self-sufficient energy systems that integrate generation, battery storage, and advanced controls to operate independently or alongside the main grid. They enhance energy security, minimize disruptions, and provide a cost-effective pathway to greater sustainability and resilience.
Sugar Maple solar delivers clean solar at scale
We’re building the next generation of solar energy with large-scale projects that provide clean, predictable cost power while optimizing land use. Our solar farms integrate energy storage and deliver long-term economic benefits.
125 MW
Enhances land use
20 MW of battery storage
Improves grid reliability and stability in New York
Maximo: the world’s first AI-enabled solar robot
Maximo, an autonomous, AI-enabled robot created by AES, revolutionizes solar panel installation, cutting time and cost by half. Customers like Amazon benefit from Maximo by accelerating large-scale solar projects and helping meet workforce demand.
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