AES Tops List of Largest Corporate Energy Providers Globally by BNEF
AES has been ranked as the top seller of clean energy to corporations globally in 2024 by BloombergNEF (BNEF), marking its third consecutive year as a leader in the rankings. The company's position is notably strengthened by its partnerships with major technology companies, including Amazon, which ranked as the top corporate buyer in 2024.
The BNEF Corporate Energy Market Outlook report revealed that corporate clean energy contracts reached a record high in 2024, with a 36% year-over-year increase from 46 GW to 62 GW. AES CEO Andrés Gluski highlighted strong and growing demand for clean energy, particularly from AI data centers and advanced manufacturing, emphasizing renewables and energy storage as the fastest solutions for America's economic growth needs.
AES è stata classificata come il principale fornitore di energia pulita per le aziende a livello globale nel 2024 da BloombergNEF (BNEF), segnando il suo terzo anno consecutivo come leader nella classifica. La posizione dell'azienda è notevolmente rafforzata dalle sue collaborazioni con grandi aziende tecnologiche, tra cui Amazon, che è stata classificata come il principale acquirente aziendale nel 2024.
Il rapporto BNEF Corporate Energy Market Outlook ha rivelato che i contratti aziendali per l'energia pulita hanno raggiunto un massimo storico nel 2024, con un aumento del 36% rispetto all'anno precedente, passando da 46 GW a 62 GW. Il CEO di AES, Andrés Gluski, ha sottolineato la forte e crescente domanda di energia pulita, in particolare da parte dei centri dati AI e della produzione avanzata, enfatizzando le fonti rinnovabili e lo stoccaggio energetico come le soluzioni più rapide per le esigenze di crescita economica dell'America.
AES ha sido clasificada como el principal vendedor de energía limpia a corporaciones a nivel global en 2024 por BloombergNEF (BNEF), marcando su tercer año consecutivo como líder en el ranking. La posición de la empresa se ve notablemente fortalecida por sus asociaciones con grandes empresas tecnológicas, incluyendo a Amazon, que ocupó el primer lugar como comprador corporativo en 2024.
El informe BNEF Corporate Energy Market Outlook reveló que los contratos de energía limpia corporativa alcanzaron un récord histórico en 2024, con un aumento del 36% interanual de 46 GW a 62 GW. El CEO de AES, Andrés Gluski, destacó la fuerte y creciente demanda de energía limpia, particularmente de los centros de datos de IA y la manufactura avanzada, enfatizando las energías renovables y el almacenamiento de energía como las soluciones más rápidas para las necesidades de crecimiento económico de América.
AES는 2024년 BloombergNEF(BNEF)에 의해 전 세계 기업에 대한 청정 에너지의 최고 판매자로 선정되었으며, 이는 3년 연속으로 순위에서 선두를 차지한 것입니다. 이 회사의 위치는 Amazon을 포함한 주요 기술 기업들과의 파트너십에 의해 더욱 강화되었습니다. Amazon은 2024년 최고의 기업 구매자로 선정되었습니다.
BNEF 기업 에너지 시장 전망 보고서는 기업 청정 에너지 계약이 2024년에 사상 최고치에 도달했으며, 전년 대비 36% 증가하여 46GW에서 62GW로 증가했다고 밝혔습니다. AES의 CEO Andrés Gluski는 AI 데이터 센터와 첨단 제조업체로부터의 청정 에너지에 대한 강력하고 증가하는 수요를 강조하며, 재생 가능 에너지와 에너지 저장이 미국의 경제 성장 요구를 위한 가장 빠른 솔루션이라고 강조했습니다.
AES a été classée comme le premier vendeur d'énergie propre aux entreprises à l'échelle mondiale en 2024 par BloombergNEF (BNEF), marquant ainsi sa troisième année consécutive en tête du classement. La position de l'entreprise est considérablement renforcée par ses partenariats avec de grandes entreprises technologiques, y compris Amazon, qui a été classée comme le premier acheteur d'entreprise en 2024.
Le rapport BNEF Corporate Energy Market Outlook a révélé que les contrats d'énergie propre pour les entreprises ont atteint un niveau record en 2024, avec une augmentation de 36 % par rapport à l'année précédente, passant de 46 GW à 62 GW. Le PDG d'AES, Andrés Gluski, a souligné la forte et croissante demande d'énergie propre, en particulier de la part des centres de données IA et de la fabrication avancée, en mettant l'accent sur les énergies renouvelables et le stockage d'énergie comme les solutions les plus rapides aux besoins de croissance économique de l'Amérique.
AES wurde von BloombergNEF (BNEF) als der größte Anbieter von sauberer Energie für Unternehmen weltweit im Jahr 2024 eingestuft und markiert damit das dritte Jahr in Folge, in dem das Unternehmen an der Spitze der Rangliste steht. Die Position des Unternehmens wird durch Partnerschaften mit großen Technologieunternehmen, einschließlich Amazon, die 2024 als größter Unternehmenskäufer eingestuft wurde, erheblich gestärkt.
Der BNEF Corporate Energy Market Outlook-Bericht zeigte, dass die Verträge über saubere Energie für Unternehmen im Jahr 2024 einen Rekordhoch erreichten, mit einem 36%igen Anstieg im Jahresvergleich von 46 GW auf 62 GW. Der CEO von AES, Andrés Gluski, hob die starke und wachsende Nachfrage nach sauberer Energie hervor, insbesondere von KI-Datenzentren und fortschrittlicher Fertigung, und betonte, dass erneuerbare Energien und Energiespeicherung die schnellsten Lösungen für die wirtschaftlichen Wachstumsbedürfnisse Amerikas sind.
- Achieved #1 ranking as global corporate clean energy seller for third consecutive year
- Record corporate clean energy contracts with 36% YoY growth (46 GW to 62 GW)
- Strong partnership with Amazon, the top corporate buyer in 2024
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Insights
The confirmation of AES's position as the global leader in corporate clean energy sales for the third consecutive year demonstrates the company's dominant market position in a rapidly expanding sector. The 36% year-over-year growth in corporate clean energy contracts, reaching 62 GW in 2024, underscores the accelerating demand in this market segment.
This leadership position is particularly significant given the evolving energy landscape. The focus on AI data centers represents a strategic advantage, as these facilities typically require 20-50 times more power than traditional data centers. With major tech companies like Amazon leading the corporate buying segment, AES is well-positioned to capture the growing demand from this high-consumption sector.
The emphasis on rapid deployment capabilities through renewables and energy storage solutions provides AES with a competitive edge in serving time-sensitive corporate needs. This is important as companies face increasing pressure to meet their sustainability goals while scaling operations, particularly in AI and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The sustained leadership in corporate energy sales suggests strong recurring revenue potential and long-term contract security through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). These agreements typically span 10-20 years, providing stable cash flows and reducing revenue volatility. The company's ability to maintain its top position indicates strong execution capabilities and customer satisfaction, particularly among tech giants who are known for their stringent vendor requirements.
Ranking Marks Third Consecutive Year as a Top Seller
BNEF's ranking reflects AES' position as one of the largest energy providers to technology companies globally, including Amazon, which ranked as the top corporate buyer in 2024.
"We see demand for clean energy from the corporate sector as strong and growing, especially from AI data centers and advanced manufacturing. This prestigious ranking reflects our continuing partnerships with leading corporations to provide tailored solutions, within the timeframe they need," said Andrés Gluski, AES president and CEO. "Renewables and energy storage have by far the fastest time to market and will continue to provide most of the additional power needed for America's economic growth."
According to the BNEF report, corporations signed contracts for a record amount of clean energy in 2024, representing a
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