AES is one of the world's largest global power companies, with 2006 revenues of US$12.3 billion. With operations in 28 countries on five continents, AES's generation and distribution facilities have the capacity to serve 100 million people worldwide. Our 13 utilities amass annual sales of over 73,000 GWh and our 121 generation facilities have the capacity to generate approximately 40,000 megawatts. Our global workforce of 32,000 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's growing power needs.

AES Climate Change is a part of AES Corporation’s latest efforts in developing an alternative energy program aimed at clean development technology and focusing on renewable energy.  AES’s commitment to the cause will see to an approximately US$10 billion investment in the next five to ten years for alternative energy. The ACC Asia & Middle East head office in Singapore covers Climate Change-related project development for Asia and the Middle East regions, such as developing biomass-fueled power plants, methane gas capture, and bio-fuel projects.

The carbon market was valued at US$25 to 30 billion in 2006, capitalizing on the Kyoto Protocol initiatives to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.  This internship opportunity in AES Climate Change (ACC) provides a practical and hands-on experience with the complexities and challenges of the Climate Change business.