ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES
Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the acquisition of leading
US solar developer, Community Energy Solar, LLC (Community Energy).
AES has signed PPAs to deliver 4 GW of renewables in the US this
year and the acquisition of Community Energy will further bolster
the Company's future expansion efforts with a strong pipeline and
skilled development workforce.
AES has experienced tremendous growth in renewables this year.
Together, we'll work towards a net-zero energy future.
"AES has experienced tremendous growth in renewables in the US
this year, placing it among the leading renewables players in the
country. Community Energy has built a top reputation over the last
20 years for its ability to successfully develop renewables
projects," said Leo Moreno, AES
Clean Energy President. "The addition of Community Energy and its
10 GW pipeline to AES will complement our efforts to deliver highly
innovative products to customers with a strong pipeline that now
totals more than 40 GW across the country and an industry-leading
development team to advance projects. Together, we'll continue to
work towards our vision for a net-zero energy future."
With offices in Radnor, PA and
Boulder, CO, the Community Energy
team has been pioneering renewables development in the US for 20
years. Community Energy has developed more than 3 GW of solar and
storage projects and opened the market for utility-scale solar as
the first to develop a 100 MW scale project in seven states.
"Community Energy launched its solar business with a mission to
commercialize utility-scale solar and decarbonize the grid, and we
delivered by developing about 5% of all utility-scale solar built
in US to date. Driven by the urgency of the climate crisis and the
need for 10x growth in solar over the next decade, we decided it
was time to amplify our impact by joining forces with a world-class
partner," said Brent Beerley,
Community Energy CEO. "AES is the ideal partner for us
because of their conviction on climate, their industry-leading
innovation and most importantly, their people. Having worked
closely with the AES team over the past several years, we have
found a deep alignment on values and culture, which was essential
to us. I am beyond grateful to our team, our board and AES for this
opportunity."
AES' US renewables portfolio now includes 4.4 GW of operating
assets and 5.7 GW of signed PPAs.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a
Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of
energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives
by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world
needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation
and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on
their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their
energy needs today. For more information, visit
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