Founded in 1981 as Applied Energy Services, The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 energy company that develops, owns, and operates power generation and storage assets. The company works with communities, utilities, and businesses to deliver renewable energy, battery storage, and other clean power solutions. Its portfolio spans solar, wind, hydroelectric, and thermal generation, along with grid-support technologies and utility partnerships. AES has also expanded its battery storage work, including utility-scale systems designed to improve reliability and resiliency.