Fluence is expected to employ three different types of grid technology. WP:Crystal
i):SIESTORAGE: An electrical energy storage system fueled predominantly by wind and solar energy. Siestorage relies upon the closed-loop controls and pulse modulation built into its semiconductors, in order to provide consumers with increased dependability.
ii):Advancion: A storage system that is made up of several small, modular nodes and powered by lithium-ion batteries, which enables the Advancion energy store system to provide consumers with a heightened degree of consistency in performance.
iii): Sunflux Energy: Announced in January 2018, Sunflex was developed for the purpose of expanding upon the possibilities offered by photovoltaic solar energy. This technology is built to capture energy during peak solar hours in order to expand energy delivery.
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Projected ventures using Fluence technologies
Presently, the biggest project in Fluence's portfolio is a 100–400 Mwh "power center energy storage project" for Southern California Edison. This system will be housed within AES's power center in Los Alamitos, California.
During January 2018, the subsidiary AES India, working in partnership with Mitsubishi, commenced construction of a 10 MW energy storage solution that will be located in Rohini. This storage solution, which shall operate off Fluence's Advancion technology, is projected to be the first utility-scale system to be in India.
Investment in drone technologies
As part of an effort by AES to protect its employees from industry hazards and to improve workplace safety, the company announced a partnership with drone provider Measure to inspect their various energy infrastructures sites across 17 countries.
Major properties and subsidiaries
Properties and subsidiaries in North America
AES Ohio, branding for DPL Inc. – Dayton Power and Light Company
AES Indiana, formerly IPL – Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Premier Power
AES Energy Storage. AES Energy Storage has provided some of the largest battery storage power station in the world.
AES Puerto Rico
AES Colón power station, Panama
Based in Argentina
TermoAndes: Located in the province of Salta, and acquired by AES in 2000. This hybrid plants utilizes both gasoline and diesel fuels and has a production capacity of 643 MW.
Alicura: Acquired by AES in the year 2000. This hydro powered plant is one of Andes' most important alternative energy assets, boasting 1,000 megawatts of generation capacity.
Guillermo Brown: Located in the province of Buenos Aires, and acquired by AES in 2016. This gas turbine utilizes both natural gas and diesel fuels and has a generation capacity of 576 MW.
Los Caracoles: Owned by AES Argentina, and located in [Buenos Aires]. This hydroelectric plant produces 12 MW. Although AES owns the property, the equity is publicly owned, and operations are carried out through various managerial and Observation and Measurement agreements.
Paraná-GT: Purchased by AES Argentina in 2001, and located in San Nicolás de los Arroyos. This plant uses both gasoline and diesel as fuel sources, and has a total capacity of 845 megawatts.
Carba Corral: Based in the province of [Salta], and owned by AES Argentina, who purchased the property in 1995. This plant has an installed capacity of 102 MW, and runs on hydro power.
Sarmiento Power Plant: Owned by AES Andes, and located in San Juan Province, Argentina. This plant was acquired by AES in 1996, and runs off both gas and diesel fuel. It has an installed capacity of 33 MW, and runs off 3 Electrical gas turbines, all of which measure 11 MW.
Based in Brazil
AES Brazil: Founded in 1997. Ownership is divided between AES and the Brazilian Development Bank.
AES Tietê – Brazil
Based in Chile
AES Andes
Based in United Kingdom
Ballyumford Power Station: Located on the northwestern end of Islandmagee in County Antrim. This property, purchased by AES in 2010, is the largest power station on the Irish mainland, boasting a generating capacity of 1017 megawatts.
Kilroot Power Station: Acquired by AES in 1992 deal that included Belfast Power Station West. The company was named NIGEN and distinguished by the fact that it was the first purchase the company made outside of the United States, this property is located on the north shore of Belfast Lough in, and was acquired by AES in 1992. This station has an installed generating capacity of 560 megawatts, and operates using generators that run off both oil and gas, as well as via turbines that provide it with an additional 142 MW. Belfast Power Station West was a 240 MW coal-fired plant comprising 13 chain grate stoker boilers and 5 Parsons turbo generators 2×30 MW and 3×60 MW
Array: An energy storage system located at the Kilroot Power station, and operating off Fluence's Advancion model. This system is the largest advanced energy storage system in the United Kingdom, providing 10 megawatts of interconnected storage energy.
Based in Bulgaria
Maritsa Iztok: The largest energy complex in Southeast Europe, the Maritsa Iztok Complex is a 690 coal plant located in Galabovo. It was acquired by AES in 2011.
St. Nikola: St. Nikola is a 156 MW wind generator located near the town of Kavarna. Built in 2009, it is considered the largest wind farm in the country. As part of the high efficiency standards maintained throughout the development and construction of this generator, AES Geo Energy was awarded both the 2008 "Sustainable Energy Deal of the Year" Prize from EMEA Finance Magazine as well as the "Investor of 2009" in the Energy Sector by the Bulgarian Investment Agency for Production of Electric Power from RES.).
Based in the Netherlands
Netherlands ES: Located in Vlissingen, this energy storage system was built using AES's Advancion technology. This system, which produces a total of 10 MW, is designed to provide a low-battery based alternative to traditional power plants and hydroelectric storages.
Formerly - Elsta: Located in the Dutch province of Zeeland, near Terneuzen. AES acquired 50% of the interests in this facility in 1998, as part of a transaction that divided ownership between it, DELTA, and Essent. This combined heat and power facility is powered by a trio of natural gas turbines, and can produce up to 630 MW of power. Sold, as of 2024 property of Dow Terneuzen.
Based in Jordan
'The Amman East Power Plant' MW a 380 MW combined cycle gas-fired power plant located Al Manakher. The plant was commissioned in 2009, and is a shared subsidiary of AES and Mitsui & Co. In 2011 Qatar Electricity & Water Corporation announced it will buy a stake in the power plant.
Based in Kazakhstan
Ust-Kamenorgorsk: Active since 1947 and purchased megawatt AES in 1997, CHP is a 1,372 MW coal power plant located in the East Kazakhstan Region.
Sogrinsk CHP: Acquired by AES in 1997 and operated by the power generation company CHP LLP, this coal based plant has a total capacity of 345 MW. It is located in the East Kazakhstan Region.
Formerly - Shulbinsk HPP: Acquired by AES in 1997, Shulbinsk is a 702 MW hydro power plant. It is located in Semey.
Formerly - Ust-Kamenogorsk HPP: Located on the Irtysch River near Ust-Kamenogorsk in the East Kazakhstan Region, and purchased by AES in 1997. This is a hydroelectric plant that operates using 4 individual turbines, with nominal output of 83 MW, total generation capacity of 340 MW.
Based in the Philippines
Masinloc Power Plant: Located in the Zambales Province in Luzon, and purchased for $930 million from Masinloc Power Partners Co. Ltd. in 2009. This project, a 630 MW coal power plant, derives its resources from its proximity to the Pacific Rim, and has a stable infrastructure amendable to further megawatt additions.
Masinloc ES: Located in the Zambales Province in Luzon, and launched by AES subsidiary Masin-AES Pte. Ltd during 2016. This storage generator provides 10 MW to the Luzon grid, and is the first battery based energy system in the country.
Based in Vietnam
Mong Duong 2: Located in Cam Pha, this 1,240 MW coal-fired plant became commercially operational in 2015. This plant, constructed under a Build-Operate Transfer (BOT) agreement between AES and state owned entities Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and Vinacomin, is the largest power project in the nation's private sector.
Properties and subsidiaries in India
OPGC Plant: Acquired by AES in 1998, this coal power plant has a total capacity of 420 MW. It is located in Odisha.
OPGC II: Currently under construction, this coal powered plant is expected to boast 1,300 MW capacity.
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