AES announces deals to provide 450 MW of renewable energy to Amazon
AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced two renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Amazon, supplying 450 MW of solar energy and 225 MW of battery storage in the CAISO market. These projects support Amazon's commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2025 and net-zero carbon by 2040. AES has been recognized as a top developer in clean energy PPAs, signing nearly 5 GW of new agreements globally in 2021. The company collaborates with key partners like Fluence to enhance energy storage solutions.
- Contracts with Amazon for 450 MW of solar and 225 MW battery energy storage projects.
- Supports Amazon's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2025, enhancing AES's market position.
- Ranked top developer in clean energy PPAs, reflecting strong demand and growth potential.
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AES will supply renewable energy from solar and battery energy storage projects to power Amazon's operations
ARLINGTON, Va., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced it has entered into two renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Amazon. As part of the agreements, AES will deliver renewable energy in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) market and source it from a combined 450 MW of solar and 225 MW, 4-hour duration battery energy storage from its portfolio of projects1. AES has contracted with Fluence to supply energy storage solutions for one of the projects.
These projects help Amazon stay on path to power its global operations with
"AES is proud to support Amazon's bold actions to power its business operations, including its AWS data centers, with
Through collaboration with its customers to help meet their unique energy commitments and outcomes, AES signed nearly 5 GW of new PPAs globally in 2021 and was ranked by BNEF as the top developer selling clean energy to corporations through PPAs.
1. 450 MW solar and 225 MW, 4-hour duration energy storage additions were incorporated as part of AES' 5 GW of new PPAs in 2021.
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