Energy Magazine July 2016 | Page 79

LATIN AMERICA
The San Luis Potosi Cluster
This AES location is ideal ; especially considering the potential business developments given Mexico ’ s energy reform , as well as the company established with the BAL Group .
The State of SLP and its capital are within a few hundred kilometers from the US border and are just north of the Bajio region , an important cluster boasting a diverse range of industries . Nearby is Monterrey , the country ’ s industrial capital . Ongoing SLP development implies the need for a broad network of providers for companies operating this region , which includes brands such as Goodyear and Ford .
Lithium-Ion Batteries One of AES ’ global advantages is the new energy storage resource based on lithium-ion batteries capable of storing energy generated , to be released when needed . The main advantage of this resource is to provide greater stability to the network . This resource enables power supplied to
Environmental Excellence award , obtained by the AES Merida III plant from the Federal Attorney ’ s Office for Environmental Protecion ( PROFEPA )

“ It ’ s important to make sure the market ’ s development happens according to the established regulations ”

– Juan Ignacio Rubiolo , President of AES México www . aesmex . com 79