Business & Tech

Arlington's AES Corp. Tumbles on Fortune 500 List

The electrical power distribution giant had a rough 2015, but remains in the top 200.

The new Fortune 500 list is out, and Arlington's own AES Corporation sits high on it once again -- although they've had a bit of a down year.

The company has taken a tumble after hitting a rough patch in 2015, dropping 12 spots to No. 190. Revenues declined 13.9 percent compared to last year, with revenues totaling $15 billion.

AES Corporation is located in the heart of Ballston at 4300 Wilson Boulevard.

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AES generates and distributes electrical power, and is one of the leading power companies in the world, providing power in 17 countries.

It was founded in 1981 originally as a consulting firm, and it went public in 1991.

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