ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES
Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the completion of the
purchase of Valcour Wind Energy (Valcour) from global investment
firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). Valcour's six wind farms represent the
largest operating wind platform in New
York and play an important role in helping the state meet
its commitment to have 70% of its electricity come from renewable
resources by 2030.
The Valcour portfolio currently produces roughly 25% of the
State of New York's wind power and
includes:
- Three wind parks in Clinton
County totaling 279 MW
- Two wind parks in Wyoming
County totaling 227 MW
- One wind park in Franklin
County totaling 106 MW
Cogentrix Energy, a Carlyle portfolio company, operated,
maintained, and managed the portfolio since Carlyle's acquisition
of Valcour in 2018. AES is assuming these responsibilities going
forward.
"The State of New York is a
leader in the transition to a smarter, greener energy future while
ensuring communities gain the economic benefits of hosting
renewable energy projects. With the acquisition of the Valcour wind
portfolio and our more than two decades of experience in
New York, we're proud to work
together with state and local communities to help meet these
admirable goals," said Leo Moreno,
AES Clean Energy President. "This wind portfolio complements our 1
GW solar pipeline in the state, allowing us to provide custom
offerings such as our 24/7 product to realize a carbon-free energy
grid. Thanks to the partnership between Carlyle, Cogentrix and
Valcour, the Valcour portfolio also offers a strong platform upon
which we can continue to build through repowering."
Carlyle Managing Director J.B.
Oldenburg said, "We are proud to have partnered with the
Cogentrix and Valcour teams to help New
York State continue to make progress towards its clean
energy goals. As Carlyle's first wind investment, this was a
partnership where value creation and driving positive environmental
change converged and we are thrilled for AES to build upon that
impact. We believe the renewable and sustainable energy sector is
at an inflection point and look forward to continuing to be a key
contributor to progressing the transition."
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
AES here.
About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global
investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private
capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity,
Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions. With $293 billion of assets under management as of
September 30, 2021, Carlyle's purpose
is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors,
portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and
invest. Carlyle employs more than 1,800 people in 26 offices across
five continents. Further information is available
at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on Twitter @OneCarlyle.
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and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are
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result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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