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HONOLULU, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AES Distributed Energy (AES DE), adivision of The AES Corporation(NYSE: AES), was selected by Hawaiian ElectricCompaniesto develop and operate two new utility-scale solar+storage facilitiesonO'ahu, Hawai'i.Combined, thesetwoprojects are expected to generate a total of 137,000 MWh oflocally produced, reliable renewable energy, serving upwards of 23,000 homes.The projects representAES'continued commitment in helping the State ofHawai'iand its people achieve their 100% renewable energy goalswhile accelerating a smarter, safer andgreener energy future. "AES DE is honored to be selected by Hawaiian Electric to advance innovative renewable energy solutions, helpingHawai'iachieve itscleanenergy goals and reduceitsreliance on imported fossil fuels," said Woody Rubin, President of AES DE. "Wealso recognizesthe deep economic challenges facingHawai'iat this time. The projects will not only deliver clean, locally produced renewable energy butwillalso provide jobs and economic activity at a time when it's needed most." AES DE,a leading developer of solar PV and solar PV + storage facilities,will develop two proposed projectson O'ahu:one will be a19.5MWdcPVfacilitypaired witha35 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS),andthe other will be a60MWdcPVfacilitypaired with a 240 MWh BESS. The projects are amongsixteenselected by Hawaiian Electric as part of the company'sStage 2 RFP issued in August 2019. As an early step in the development process, AESDE will holdinitialpublicmeetings to engagewiththe communityand gather feedbackon the upcoming projects.Given current COVID-19 considerations, the meetings will be held virtually.Project updates and opportunities for input will continue throughout the development and construction process. Detailson the upcoming community meetingswill be announcedat a later date. Construction of these projects is expected to begin in 2022, pending all applicable permitting and approvals, with completion scheduled in 2023. AES DE currently operatesmore than50 megawatts (MW) of solar and solar+storage acrossHawai'i,including the 28 MW/100MWhLawa'i solar+storageprojectonKaua'ias well asanother100 MW of solar + storageprojectsin development on O'ahu, Maui andHawai'i Islands,which wereawarded under Hawaiian Electric's Stage 1 RFP issued in February 2018. About AES Distributed Energy AES Distributed Energy (AES DE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 and publicly traded international energy company. Our daily mission at AES DE is to bring reliable and cost-effective distributed energy systems to utilities, municipalities, corporations, schools, and commercial and industrial customers. AES DE's proven project development, financing, and operating experience empowers energy consumers to benefit from the distributed energy solutions we deliver. To learn more, please visit www.aesdistributedenergy.com. Follow AES DE on Twitter@aes_d_energy. About AES The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 14 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs. Our 2019 revenues were $10 billion, and we own and manage $34 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp. Media Contact: Shane Peters 808-421-9879 [emailprotected] SOURCE AES DE

Answer: AES Distributed Energy Selected for Two O'ahu Solar + Storage Projects Hawaiian Electric Selected AES Distributed Energy to Develop Two Solar + Battery Storage Facilities on O'ahu