Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Balance By Type
Schedule of Inventory, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]
GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Expense
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Tables [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative By Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Interest rate derivatives [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Cross currency derivatives [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Foreign Currency Options [ Member]
Foreign Exchange Option [Member]
Embedded Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Coal Metric Tons [Member]
Coal Metric Tons [Member]
Coal derivative instrument (measured in metric tons).
Derivative By Current Maximum [Axis]
Derivative By Current Maximum [Axis]
Interest rate derivative notional by current or maximum amount.
Derivative By Current Maximum [Domain]
Derivative By Current Maximum [Domain]
Identification of the current or maximum notional amount.
Current Notional [Member]
Current Notional [Member]
Current derivative notional at balance sheet date.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Derivative By Type [Axis]
Derivative By Type [Axis]
Information pertinent to an understanding of a derivative instrument or group of derivative instruments on a disaggregated basis, such as for individual instruments, or small groups of similar instruments, by such instrument or grouping.
Derivative By Type [Domain]
Derivative By Type [Domain]
DerivativeByTypeDomain
Libor USD [Member]
Libor USD [Member]
Libor interest rate derivatives (denominated in U.S. Dollar).
Euribor EUR [Member]
Euribor EUR [Member]
Euribor interest rate derivatives (denominated in Euro)
Libor GBP [Member]
Libor GBP [Member]
Libor interest rate derivatives (denominated in British Pound Sterling).
Chilean Unidad De Fomento CLF [Member]
Chilean Unidad De Fomento CLF [Member]
Chilean Unidad de Fomento (CLF) derivative instrument.
Chilean Peso CLP [Member]
Chilean Peso CLP [Member]
Chilean Peso (CLP) derivative instrument.
Brazilian Real BRL [Member]
Brazilian Real BRL [Member]
Brazilian Real (BRL) derivative instrument.
Euro EUR [Member]
Euro EUR [Member]
Euro (EUR) derivative instrument.
Colombian Peso COP [Member]
Colombian Peso COP [Member]
Colombian Peso (COP) derivative instrument.
Argentine Peso ARS [Member]
Argentine Peso ARS [Member]
Argentine Peso (ARS) derivative instrument.
British Pound GBP [Member]
British Pound GBP [Member]
British Pound (GBP) derivative instrument.
Kazakhstani Tenge KZT [Member]
Kazakhstani Tenge KZT [Member]
Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) derivative instrument.
Commodity Derivatives [Axis]
Commodity Derivatives [Axis]
Information pertinent to an understanding of a commodity derivative or group of derivatives on a disaggregated basis, such as for individual instruments, or small groups of similar instruments, by such instrument or grouping.
Commodity Derivative [Domain]
Commodity Derivative [Domain]
Identification of the type of commodity derivative.
Power MWh [Member]
Power MWh [Member]
Electricity derivative instrument measured in mega-watt hours.
Derivative Tables [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Weighted Average Remaining Term (less than 1 for Chilean Peso, Brazilian Real, Euro, Colombian Peso, British Pound, and Philippine Peso)
Derivative, Average Remaining Maturity
Weighted Average Remaining Term (string type)
Derivative Average Remaining Maturity String
Average remaining period until maturity of the derivative contract, in string format.
% of Debt Currently Hedged by Index
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives
Notional (MWh)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Pre-Tax Gains And Losses On Available For Sale Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Nonrecourse Debt Defaults [Table]
Schedule Of Nonrecourse Debt Defaults [Table]
Schedule summarizing financial information related to non-recourse debt defaults.
Type Of Debt Default [Axis]
Type Of Debt Default [Axis]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Type Of Debt Default [Domain]
Type Of Debt Default [Domain]
The primary nature of the violation causing the debt default.
Covenant Violation [Member]
Covenant Violation [Member]
Debt default due to covenant violation.
Debt Default By Subsidiary [Axis]
Debt Default By Subsidiary [Axis]
Debt default by subsidiary.
Subsidiary [Domain]
Subsidiary [Domain]
The subsidiary to which the non-recourse debt in default relates.
Maritza [Member]
Maritza [Member]
Maritza, a subsidiary of the Company.
Kavarna [Member]
Kavarna [Member]
Kavarna, a subsidiary of the Company.
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Debt Default Amount
Debt Default Amount
Amount of outstanding debt or borrowing associated with any securities or credit agreement for which there has been a default in principal, interest, sinking fund, or redemption provisions, or any breach of covenant that existed at the end of the period and subsequently has not been cured.
Net Assets
Assets, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
US - Generation [Member]
US - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Andes - Generation [Member]
Andes - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Brazil - Generation [Member]
Brazil - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
MCAC - Generation [Member]
MCAC - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
EMEA - Generation [Member]
EMEA - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Asia - Generation [Member]
Asia - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Corporate Other And Other Eliminations [Member]
Corporate Other And Other Eliminations [Member]
Represents the Europe Utilities, Africa Utilities, Africa Generation, Wind Generation and Climate Solutions operating segments, which do not meet the criteria to allow for aggregation with another operating segment or the quantitative thresholds that would require separate disclosure under segment reporting accounting guidance. Corporate and Other also includes costs related to business development efforts, corporate overhead costs which are not directly associated with the operations of the reportable segments and other intercompany charges such as self-insurance premiums which are fully eliminated in consolidation.
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Third Party [Axis]
Third Party [Axis]
Third Party [Axis]
Third Party [Domain]
Third Party [Domain]
[Domain] for Third Party [Axis]
External [Member]
External [Member]
External [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of strategic business units
Number of Operating Segments
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Total Revenue
Revenues
Adjusted PTC
Segment Reporting Information Adjusted PTC [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Adjusted Pretax Contribution
Segment Reporting Information Adjusted Pretax Contribution
Amount of pre-tax contribution for the reportable segment. Must be disclosed if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.
Reconciliation To Income From Continuing Operations Before Taxes
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Unrealized derivative gains (losses)
Unrealized derivatives gains (losses)
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Unrealized foreign currency gains (losses)
Unrealized foreign currency gains (losses)
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Disposition/acquisition gains (losses)
Dispositions/Acquisitions Gains (Losses)
Dispositions/Acquisitions Gains (Losses)
Impairment losses
Impairment losses
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Debt retirement losses
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Pretax contribution
Pre-tax contribution
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Add: income from continuing operations before taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interests
Income from continuing operations before taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interests
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Less: Net equity in earnings of affiliates
Less: Net Equity In Earnings Of Affiliates
This item represents the amount deducted from pre-tax contribution to reconcile to Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates related to the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of ints investee to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Total Assets
Assets
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
U.S. [Member]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Abstract
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Total pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Pension Contributions Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Contributions Disclosure [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Pension employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Pension estimated future employer contributions remainder of fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Employer Contributions Remainder Of Fiscal Year
The employer's best estimate, as of the balance sheet date, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the remainder of the current fiscal year. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions.
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Contract termination (Beaver Valley)
Other Income - Contract Termination
Other Income related to the termination of a contract associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan.
Contingency reversal (Kazakhstan)
Reversal Of Legal Contingency
Reversal Of Legal Contingency
Gain on sale of assets
Gain On Sale Of Assets
Amount of gain on sale or disposal of assets.
Other
Other Operating Income
Total other income
Other Income
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Axis]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Axis]
This element represents a number of concepts which are required or determined to be provided for purposes of reconciling beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements of derivative assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Such reconciliation, separately presenting changes during the period, at a minimum, may include: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and in regulatory assets and liabilities; (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the significance of unobservable inputs), segregating those transfers between assets and liabilities.
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Domain]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Domain]
This element provides general categories of derivative assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement of assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and in regulatory assets and liabilities; (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the significance of unobservable inputs), segregating those transfers between assets and liabilities.
Foreign Currency Embedded Derivative Argentine Peso [Member]
Foreign Currency Embedded Derivative Argentine Peso [Member]
Foreign currency embedded derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the Argentine Peso.
Foreign Currency Embedded Derivative Euro [Member]
Foreign Currency Embedded Derivative Euro [Member]
Foreign Currency Embedded Derivative Euro [Member]
Commodity And Other Derivative Other [Member]
Commodity And Other Derivative Other [Member]
Commodity & other derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is not otherwise detailed in this disclosure.
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Line Items]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Value
This element represents net derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which are required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances.
Subsidiaries' credit risk
Credit Rating Used To Determine Derivative Fair Value
The credit rating used by the parent company or subsidiary to determine the fair value of derivative instruments at the balance sheet date.
Argentine Peso to U.S. Dollar currency exchange rate after 1 year
U S Dollar Indexation In Argentina
The U.S. Dollar indexation in Argentina used to determine the fair value of derivative instruments at the balance sheet date.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue:
Electric Revenue [Abstract]
Regulated
Electrical Distribution Revenue
Non-Regulated
Electrical Generation Revenue
Total revenue
Electric Revenue
Cost of Sales:
Cost of Goods Sold, Electric [Abstract]
Regulated
Cost of Transmission
Non-Regulated
Electric Production Expense
Total cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold, Electric
Operating margin
Gross Profit
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other expense
Other Expenses
Other income
Gain on sale of investments
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Goodwill impairment expense
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Asset impairment expense
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other non-operating expense
Other Nonoperating Expense
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net equity in earnings of affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $8, $7, $22, and $5, respectively
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Net (loss) gain from disposal and impairments of discontinued businesses, net of income tax (benefit) expense of $5, $0, $4, and $(1), respectively
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
NET INCOME
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests:
Income Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: (Income) loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Earnings Per Share, Basic
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Schedule Of Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Table]
Schedule of Credit Derivatives [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
DPL Subsidiary [Member]
DPL Subsidiary [Member]
Description of legal entity
Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features [Line Items]
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Net liability position, derivative transactions
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral posted for derivative transactions
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Cash Collateral Received From Counterparties
Cash Collateral Received From Counterparties
The aggregated amount of cash collateral received from counterparties to our derivative positions, which is classified as restricted cash.
Additional collateral that could have been required
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Other Non-Operating Expense
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities By Classification Of Entity [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Classification Of Variable Interest Entity [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Non-recourse debt - current balance at variable interest entities
Non-Recourse Debt, Current Balance
The current portion of the entity's non-recourse debt. Non-recourse debt is secured by the capital stock, physical assets, contracts and cash flows of the related subsidiary. The risk is limited to the respective subsidiary business and is without recourse to the Parent Company and other subsidiaries.
Non-recourse debt - current balance at variable interest entities
Non-Recourse Debt, Noncurrent Balance
The non-current portion of the entity's non-recourse debt. Non-recourse debt is secured by the capital stock, physical assets, contracts and cash flows of the related subsidiary. The risk is limited to the respective subsidiary business and is without recourse to the Parent Company and other subsidiaries.
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense, Debt
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense, Debt
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense, Debt
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Axis]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Axis]
Summarization of information required to be provided for the purposes of understanding unobservable valuation inputs.
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs Valuation Technique [Domain]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs Valuation Technique [Domain]
Represents the valuation technique used.
Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Discounted cash flow is a valuation technique utilized by the Company.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value By Asset Type [Axis]
Fair Value By Asset Type [Axis]
Fair value information by type of asset.
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain]
Represents classes of assets measured and disclosed at fair value.
Long Lived Assets Held And Used [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held And Used [Member]
Represents long-lived assets held and used.
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Member]
Represents long-lived assets classified as held for sale.
Discontinued operations and held for sale businesses [Member]
Discontinued operations and held for sale businesses [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
East Bend DPL [Member]
East Bend DPL [Member]
East Bend DPL [Member]
Ebute [Member]
Ebute [Member]
Ebute [Member]
UK Wind (Newfield) [Member]
UK Wind (Newfield) [Member]
UK Wind (Newfield) [Member]
Cameroon [Member]
Cameroon [Member]
Cameroon [Member]
Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Silver Ridge Power [Member]
DPLER [Member]
DPLER [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Buffalo Gap [Member]
Buffalo Gap [Member]
Buffalo Gap [Member]
Beaver Valley [Member]
Beaver Valley [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Wind turbines [Member]
Wind Turbines [Member]
Represents the name of a subsidiary or project.
Ukraine utilities [Member]
Ukraine Utilities [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Ebute and Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Ebute and Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Ebute and Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Fair Value, Nonrecurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
Total other non-operating expense
Impairment expenses
Asset Impairment Charges
Goodwill impairment expense
Annual Revenue Growth Input
Annual Revenue Growth Input
Annual revenue growth used in forecasting cash flows.
Pretax Operating Margin Input
Pretax Operating Margin Input
Pretax operating margin used in projecting cash flows.
Fair Value Inputs, Cost of Equity
Fair Value Inputs, Cost of Equity
Cost of Equity
Weighted Average Cost Of Capital Input
Weighted Average Cost Of Capital Input
Discount rate used in valuation.
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to net income:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Loss (gain) on sale of assets and investments
Gain Loss On Sale Of Investments And Impairment Charges
Cash flow statement add back for the net realized gain or loss on investments sold during the period, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities as well as the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provisions for contingencies
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)
Loss on the extinguishment of debt
Loss on disposals and impairments - discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
(Increase) decrease in inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
(Increase) decrease in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables
Increase (Decrease) In Income Tax And Other Tax Payables, Net
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of income, property and other taxes payable , net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities.
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions - net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Proceeds from the sale of businesses, net of cash sold
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates
Proceeds from the sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Sale of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Purchase of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Decrease in restricted cash, debt service reserves and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Other investing
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Issuance of recourse debt
Issuance Of Recourse Debt
Cash inflows associated with the issuance of recourse debt.
Issuance of non-recourse debt
Proceeds From Issuance Of Nonrecourse Debt
Cash inflows associated with the issuance of non-recourse debt.
Repayments of recourse debt
Repayments Of Recourse Debt
Cash outflows associated with repayments of recourse debt.
Repayments of non-recourse debt
Repayments Of Nonrecourse Debt
Cash outflows associated with repayments of non-recourse debt.
Payments for financing fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Dividends paid on AES common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Payments for financed capital expenditures
Payments For Financed Capital Expenditures
Cash outflows associated with the repayment of financed capital expenditures (operating payables outstanding for greater than 90 days).
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Decrease in cash of discontinued and held-for-sale businesses
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses
Represents the change in cash and cash equivalents for discontinued operations for the period.
Total decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, ending
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Net
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets received upon sale of subsidiaries
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received
Assets acquired through capital lease
Noncash, Capital Lease, Amount of Consideration
Noncash, Capital Lease, Amount of Consideration
Dividends Payable
Dividends Payable
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Table
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Gain/Loss Tables (IncludingAOCI to be recognized in next 12 months [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Foreign currency derivatives [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Commodity derivatives [Member]
Other Contract [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement And Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Non-regulated cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Net Equity In Earnings Of Affiliates [Member]
Net Equity In Earnings Of Affiliates [Member]
Net equity in earnings of affiliates recognized as income or loss during the reporting period.
Sale of Subsidiary Gain (Loss) [Member]
Sale of Subsidiary Gain (Loss) [Member]
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Non-regulated revenue [Member]
Sales [Member]
Regulated Revenue [Member]
Regulated Revenue [Member]
Regulated revenue.
Regulated Cost Of Sales [Member]
Regulated Cost Of Sales [Member]
Regulated cost of sales.
Income (Loss) From Operations Of Discontinued Business [Member]
Income (Loss) From Operations Of Discontinued Business [Member]
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued business [Member]
Net Loss from Disposal and Impairments of Discontinued Business [Member]
Net Loss from Disposal and Impairments of Discontinued Business [Member]
Net Loss from Disposal and Impairments of Discontinued Business [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain Loss By Type Of Derivative Tables
Gain Loss By Type Of Derivative Tables [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Gain (Losses) Recognized in AOCL
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings (ineffective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings (not designated as hedging instruments)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
AOCI to be recognized in next 12 months table
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Expected Increase Decrease Next Twelve Months [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Expected Increase Decrease Next Twelve Months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Expected Increase Decrease Next Twelve Months
The pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized as an increase (decrease) to income from continuing operations before income taxes over the next twelve months as of the balance sheet date.
Gain on Discontinuation of Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring
Gain on Discontinuation of Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DISPOSITIONS
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill implied fair value
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of wind projects
Goodwill Impairment Test, Number of Wind Projects
Goodwill Impairment Test, Number of Wind Projects
Generation capacity mega watts
Generation Capacity Mega Watts
Generation Capacity Mega Watts
FAIR VALUE
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantees Letters Of Credit [Abstract]
Guarantees Letters Of Credit [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
The range of expiration dates of guarantees made by the Parent Company
Guarantor Obligations, Term
Lower limit of expiration dates of guarantees (less than one year)
Guarantor Obligations, Expiration Dates, Lower Limit
Guarantor Obligations, Expiration Dates, Lower Limit
Upper limit of expiration dates of guarantees (more than 20 years)
Guarantor Obligations, Expiration Dates, Upper Limit
Guarantor Obligations, Expiration Dates, Upper Limit
Obligations made by the Parent Company associated with non-recourse debt
Contingent Contractual Obligations Associated With Nonrecourse Debt
Contingent contractual obligations made by the Parent Company for the direct benefit of the lenders associated with the non-recourse debt of subsidiary businesses.
Schedule Of Contingent Contractual Obligations [Table]
Schedule Of Contingent Contractual Obligations [Table]
Schedule summarizing the Parent Company's contingent contractual obligations.
Contingent Contractual Obligations By Type [Axis]
Contingent Contractual Obligations By Type [Axis]
Information about each type of contingent contractual obligations.
Contingent Contractual Obligations [Domain]
Contingent Contractual Obligations [Domain]
Type of contingent contractual obligation.
Guarantees and commitments
Guarantees [Member]
Asset sale related indemnities
Asset Sale Related Indemnities [Member]
Asset Sale Related Indemnities [Member]
Cash collateralized letters of credit
Cash Collateralized Letters Of Credit [Member]
A document typically issued by a financial institution which acts as a guarantee of payment to a beneficiary, or as the source of payment for a specific transaction, that is collateralized with cash.
Letters of credit under the senior secured credit facility
Letter of Credit [Member]
Contingent Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Contingent Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Amount
Obligations Maximum Exposure Total
Total maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the Parent Company could be required to make under the obligation or each group of similar obligations before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.
Number of Agreements
Obligations Number Of Agreements
Number of agreements under which the Parent Company has contingent contractual obligations.
Maximum Exposure Range for Each Agreement
Obligations Maximum Exposure Range
Range of maximum exposures (in millions) for the individual agreements under which the Parent Company has contingent contractual obligations.
Maximum exposure range, lower limit (less than $1)
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure Range, Lower Limit
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure Range, Lower Limit
Maximum exposure range, upper limit
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure Range, Upper Limit
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure Range, Upper Limit
Letter of credit fee percentage paid
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
AES Argentina [Member]
AES Argentina [Member]
AES Argentina [Member]
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Argentina [Member]
ARGENTINA
Dominican Republic [Member]
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Brazil [Member]
BRAZIL
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Excluded From Financing Receivables [Member]
Excluded From Financing Receivables [Member]
Excluded From Financing Receivables [Member]
Excluded From Financing Receivables - FONINVEMEM Agreements [Member]
Excluded From Financing Receivables - Fund for the Investment Needed to Increase the Supply of Electricity in the Wholesale Market Agreement [Member]
Excluded From Financing Receivables - Fund for the Investment Needed to Increase the Supply of Electricity in the Wholesale Market Agreement [Member]
Resolution 95 Trust Agreement [Member]
Resolution 95 Trust Agreement [Member]
Resolution 95 Trust Agreement [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing receivable
Financing Receivable, Net
Financing Receivable, Gross
Financing Receivable, Gross
Noncurrent receivables
Nontrade Receivables, Noncurrent
Derivative Assets, Gross
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Planned investment in new energy capacity, ownership percentage
Government Agreement, Planned Investment in New Energy Capacity, Ownership Percentage
Government Agreement, Planned Investment in New Energy Capacity, Ownership Percentage
Number of Foninvemem Agreements
Number of Foninvemem Agreements
Number of Foninvemem Agreements
Foninvemem Agreement, collection period
Foninvemem Agreement, Collection Period
Foninvemem Agreement, Collection Period
Number of Foninvemem Agreements with active collections
Number of Foninvemem Agreements With Active Collections
Number of Foninvemem Agreements With Active Collections
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Abstract
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
ASSETS
Available-for-sale securities activity:
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Debt securities:
Available For Sale Debt Securities [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Unsecured debentures
Available For Sale Unsecured Debentures
Investments in unsecured debentures accounted for as available-for-sale at the balance sheet date.
Certificates of deposit
Available For Sale Certificates Of Deposit
Investments in certificates of deposit accounted for as available-for-sale at the balance sheet date.
Government debt securities
Available For Sale Government Debt Securities
Investments in government debt securities accounted for as available-for-sale at the balance sheet date.
Subtotal
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Equity securities:
Available For Sale Equity Securities [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Mutual funds
Available For Sale Mutual Funds
Investments in mutual funds accounted for as available-for-sale at the balance sheet date.
Subtotal
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Total available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities
TRADING:
Trading Securities [Abstract]
Equity securities:
Trading Securities Equity [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Mutual funds
Trading Securities Mutual Funds
Investments in mutual funds accounted for as trading at the balance sheet date.
Total trading
Trading Securities
DERIVATIVES:
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Total derivatives
TOTAL ASSETS
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES:
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Total derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt In Default
Debt Default Or Accelerated [Table Text Block]
This table represents the disclosure (by subsidiary) of the nature and amount of the debt in default or accelerated and associated net assets at the balance sheet date.
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block]
Loss on sale and disposal of assets
Loss On Sale And Disposal Of Assets
Amount of loss on the sale or disposal of assets.
Contract termination
Other Expense - Contract Termination
Other Expense related to the termination of a contract associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan
Other
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total other expense
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
No longer carried at fair value [Member]
No Longer Carried At Fair Value [Member]
Represents contracts that were previously, but no longer are, carried at fair value. Any amounts previously recognized are amortized into earnings over the term of the underlying contract.
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Current [Member]
Current [Member]
Classified as current on the balance sheet and expected to be realized within 12 months.
Noncurrent [Member]
Noncurrent [Member]
Represents a balance reported as noncurrent in the balance sheet, and as such is expected to be realized beyond 12 months from the balance sheet date.
Netting Arrangements [Axis]
Netting Arrangements [Axis]
Information about netting arrangements
Netting Arrangement [Domain]
Netting Arrangement [Domain]
Information about whether contracts are subject to master netting arrangements.
Subject to netting arrangement [Member]
Contracts Subject To Netting Arrangements [Member]
Represents derivative contracts that are subject to enforceable netting provisions.
Derivatives Fair Value Table [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets
Derivative Assets Not Offset Under Netting Arrangements
Derivative Assets Not Offset Under Netting Arrangements
Represents the fair value of derivative assets that could have been offset under master netting arrangements but were not, in accordance with company policy.
Derivative Assets Not Offset By Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Assets, Net
Derivative Asset
Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities, Gross
Derivative Liabilities Not Offset Under Netting Arrangements
Derivative Liabilities Not Offset Under Netting Arrangements
Represents the fair value of derivative liabilities that could have been offset under master netting arrangements but were not, in accordance with company policy.
Derivative Liabilities Not Offset By Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liabilities, Net
Derivative Liability
Revenue Income From Operations Of Discontinued Businesses Income Tax Expense And Impairment Of Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND HELD-FOR-SALE BUSINESSES
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Contingent Contractual Obligations
Schedule Of Contingent Contractual Obligations [Table Text Block]
Provides pertinent information about guarantee obligations and letters of credit issued, or each group of similar obligations, including the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee.
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Available-for-sale securities, reclassification to earnings, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Foreign currency, reclassification to earnings, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Tax
Change in derivative fair value, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Derivative reclassification to earnings, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Pension, amortization of net actuarial loss, income tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Tax
Pension, prior service costs, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Net Prior Service Costs Arising During Period Tax
Tax effect on the cost (credit) resulting from a plan amendment that occurred during the period, after tax. The cost has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. A plan amendment includes provisions that grant increased benefits based on service rendered in prior periods.
Pension, net actuarial gain (loss) for the the period, income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
NET INCOME
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $0, $0, $0 and $1, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Total change in fair value of available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation activity:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(7), $2, $(8) and $2, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Total foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Derivative activity:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in derivative fair value, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $22, $(28), $46 and $(28), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax (expense) of $(10), $(15), $(13) and $(22), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Total change in fair value of derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Pension activity:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in pension adjustments due to prior service cost, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(1), $0, $(1), $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Change in pension adjustments due to disposal of discontinued operations for the period, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(9), $0, $(9), $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings due to amortization of net actuarial loss, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $2, $(7), $(1) and $(14), respectively
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax
Total pension adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Coal, fuel oil and other raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Spare parts and supplies
Inventory, Supplies, Net of Reserves
Total
Inventory, Net
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Receivables Table
Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of financing receivables.
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Masinloc [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
International Finance Corporation [Member]
International Finance Corporation [Member]
International Finance Corporation [Member]
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited [Member]
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited [Member]
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Investment In Affiliate Ownership Percentage Sold
Investment In Affiliate Ownership Percentage Sold
The effective percentage of the affiliate's voting interest owned by the reporting entity (directly or indirectly)
Divestiture of Business, Purchase Purchase Subject Adjustment
Divestiture of Business, Purchase Purchase Subject Adjustment
Divestiture of Business, Purchase Purchase Adjustment
Net proceeds received from sale of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Reporting Unit, Amount of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Reporting Unit, Amount of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Divestiture of Businesses, Portion Contingent Upon Achievement of Certain Restructuring Efficiencies
Divestiture of Businesses, Portion Contingent Upon Achievement of Certain Restructuring Efficiencies
Divestiture of Businesses, Portion Contingent Upon Achievement of Certain Restructuring Efficiencies
Investments in and advances to affiliates
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Public Utilities, Divestiture of Business, Direct Stake of Coal Fired Power Plant Expansion Project
Public Utilities, Divestiture of Business, Direct Stake of Coal Fired Power Plant Expansion Project
Public Utilities, Divestiture of Business, Direct Stake of Coal Fired Power Plant Expansion Project
Public Utilities, Divestiture of Business, Potential Energy Storage Projects in Advanced Development
Public Utilities, Divestiture of Business, Potential Energy Storage Projects in Advanced Development
Public Utilities, Divestiture of Business, Potential Energy Storage Projects in Advanced Development
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Revenue By Segment Table
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Revenue [Table Text Block]
This element captures the disclosure about the revenue for each reportable segment, as a single block of text.
Adjusted Pre-Tax Contribution by Segment Table
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Adjusted Pre-Tax Contribution [Table Text Block]
This element captures the disclosure about the adjusted pre-tax contribution (the Company's measure of segment profit or loss) for each reportable segment, as a single block of text, including a reconciliation of the reportable segments' measures of profit or loss to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates.
Assets By Segment Table
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Assets [Table Text Block]
This element captures the disclosure about the total assets for each reportable segment at the balance sheet date, as a single block of text.
SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Environmental [Member]
Environmental [Member]
Environmental [Member]
Litigation [Member]
Litigation [Member]
Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental Contingencies
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Liability recorded for projected environmental remediation costs
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Litigation Contingencies
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Minimum potential loss
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Maximum potential loss
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Aggregate reserves for claims deemed both probable and reasonably estimable
Loss Contingency Accrual
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Axis]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Axis]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Domain]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates Categorization [Domain]
Minority Owned Affiliates [Member]
Minority Owned Affiliates [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Global Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Global Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Global Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Revenue
Operating margin
Proceeds from Interests in Affiliate
Changes In Equity Disclosure [Table]
Changes In Equity Disclosure [Table]
Disclosure of the changes in equity during the period.
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Changes In Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Changes In Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests
Capital Contributions From Noncontrolling Interests
Amount of capital contributions from a noncontrolling interest.
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Disposition of businesses
Noncontrolling Interest Decrease Due To Disposition Of Businesses
Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance due to disposition of businesses.
Acquisition of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)
Dividends, Common Stock
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Transaction between entities under common control
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Transaction between Entities Under Common Control
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Transaction between Entities Under Common Control
Acquisition of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Ending Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized Derivative Losses [Abstract]
Unrealized Derivative Losses [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Unrealized Derivative Losses [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Unrealized derivative losses, beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax And NCI
Net of tax and NCI amount, before reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges.
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax and NCI
Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges realized in net income.
Net current-period other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Unrealized derivative losses, ending balance
Unfunded Pension Obligations [Abstract]
Unfunded Pension Obligations [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Unfunded PensionObligation [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Unfunded pension obligation, beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax And NCI
Net of tax and NCI amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for actuarial (gains) losses recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost.
Net current-period other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Unfunded pension obligation, ending balance
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Roll Forward]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary [Roll Forward]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax and NCI
Net of NCI amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments, resulting from the process of expressing in the reporting currency of the reporting entity those amounts that are denominated or measured in a different currency, and from transactions whose terms are denominated in a currency other than the entity's functional currency.
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax And NCI
Net of tax and NCI amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for translation gain (loss) realized upon the sale or complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity. Also includes reclassification adjustments on foreign currency hedges that are designated and qualified as hedging instruments for hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation.
Net current-period other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency translation adjustment, ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax And NCI
Net of tax amount, before reclassification adjustment, of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the parent entity.
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment, Net Of Tax And NCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment, Net Of Tax And NCI
Net current-period other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance
Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Line Items]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Accounts receivable - noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Non-recourse debt
Non Recourse Debt Total
Non-recourse debt is secured by the capital stock, physical assets, contracts and cash flows of the related subsidiary. The risk is limited to the respective subsidiary business and is without recourse to the Parent Company and other subsidiaries.
Recourse debt
Recourse Debt Total
Recourse debt is direct borrowings by the Parent Company that is structurally subordinate to the affiliates non-recourse debt.
Value added tax
Value Added Tax Receivable, Noncurrent
INVENTORY
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
2010 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2010 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2010 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Investments In and Advances to Affiliates Financial Information
Schedule of Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Tangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset
Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations Income Loss
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenue From Discontinued Operation During Phase Out Period Before Income Tax
Revenue from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain or loss on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal
Income from operations of discontinued businesses, before income tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses, after income tax
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Noncurrent Asset [Member]
Noncurrent Asset [Member]
Noncurrent Asset [Member]
Armenia Mountain [Member]
Armenia Mountain [Member]
Armenia Mountain [Member]
Sonel [Member]
Sonel [Member]
Sonel, a subsidiary of the Company.
Kribi [Member]
Kribi [Member]
Kribi [Member]
Dibamba [Member]
Dibamba [Member]
Dibamba [Member]
Saurashtra [Member]
Saurashtra [Member]
Saurashtra, a subsidiary of the Company.
US Wind Projects [Member]
US Wind Projects [Member]
US Wind Projects [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale of ownership in subsidiary percent
Divestiture Of Ownership In Subsidiary Percent
Represents the Company's percentage ownership interest in the subsidiary being divested.
Number of Equity Interests Sold
Number of Equity Interests Sold
Number of Equity Interests Sold
Equity Method Investment, Net Sales Proceeds
Equity Method Investment, Net Sales Proceeds
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Non-contingent Consideration, Fair Value, Amount to be Received
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Non-contingent Consideration, Fair Value, Amount to be Received
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Non-contingent Consideration, Fair Value, Amount to be Received
Letter of Credit Related to Sale Agreement
Letter of Credit Related to Sale Agreement
Letter of Credit Related to Sale Agreement
Carrying amount
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Carrying Amount
Fair value less costs to sell
Fair Value Less Costs To Sell
This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value less costs to sell by the entity.
Net (loss) income from disposal and impairments of discontinued businesses, after income tax
Number of wind projects
Number of Wind Projects
Number of Wind Projects
Buyer option to purchase ownership percent
Sale Agreement, Buyer Option To Purchase Ownership Percent
Sale Agreement, Buyer Option To Purchase Ownership Percent
Buyer option to purchase ownership interest, sales price
Sale Agreement, Buyer Option To Purchase Ownership Interest, Sales Price
Sale Agreement, Buyer Option To Purchase Ownership Interest, Sales Price
Deferred proceeds from divestiture of businesses
Deferred Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses
Deferred Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Interest Rate [Member]
Commodity [Member]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Total gains (losses) (realized and unrealized):
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Included in earnings
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Gain Loss Included In Earnings
This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings or resulted in a change in net asset value.
Included in other comprehensive income - derivative activity
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income - Derivatives
This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in other comprehensive income - derivatives (a separate component of shareholders' equity).
Included in other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation activity
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income - Foreign Currency
This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in other comprehensive income - foreign currency (a separate component of shareholders' equity.
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
Fair Value Measurements With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Regulatory Assets Liabilities
This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in regulatory assets or liabilities.
Settlements
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Derivative Assets Liabilities Settlements
Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Transfers of assets (liabilities) into Level 3
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Transfers In
This element represents transfers in to derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period.
Transfers of (assets) liabilities out of Level 3
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Transfers Out
This element represents transfers out of derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period.
Balance at the end of the period
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss Included In Other Income
This item represents the amount of the total change in unrealized (holding) gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets). Such unrealized (holding) gains or losses relate to those derivative assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
Schedule of Stockholders Equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amounts Reclassified Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule Of Amounts Reclassified Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Recourse Debt [Member]
Recourse Debt [Member]
Recourse Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Number of Notices Issued to Call Debt
Debt Instrument, Number of Notices Issued to Call Debt
Debt Instrument, Number of Notices Issued to Call Debt
Debt Instrument, Notice Call to Retire Notes
Debt Instrument, Notice Call to Retire Notes
Debt Instrument, Notice Call to Retire Notes
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Investment [Domain]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Expense [Line Items]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Nonrecourse Debt [Member]
Nonrecourse Debt [Member]
Nonrecourse Debt [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Construction Loans [Member]
Construction Loans [Member]
Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member]
Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member]
Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member]
Gener Subsidiary [Member]
Gener Subsidiary [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
IPL Subsidiary [Member]
IPL Subsidiary [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Tiete Subsidiary [Member]
Tiete Subsidiary [Member]
Tiete Subsidiary [Member]
Cochrane Subsidiary [Member]
Cochrane Subsidiary [Member]
Cochrane Subsidiary [Member]
Alto Maipo [Member]
Alto Maipo [Member]
Alto Maipo [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued new debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Interest Rate And Cross Currency Derivatives By Type Table
Interest Rate And Cross Currency Swap Derivatives By Type [Table Text Block]
This element represents a table which sets forth, by type of interest rate and cross currency derivative, the current and maximum outstanding notional, weighted average remaining term and percentage of variable-rate debt hedged at the balance sheet date, regardless of whether the derivative instruments are in qualifying cash flow hedging relationships.
Foreign Currency Derivatives By Type Table
Foreign Currency Derivatives By Type [Table Text Block]
This element represents a table which sets for, by type of foreign currency denomination, the outstanding notionals over the remaining terms of the foreign currency derivative instruments at the balance sheet date, regardless of whether the derivative instruments are in qualifying hedging relationships.
Commodity Derivatives By Type Table
Commodity Derivatives By Type [Table Text Block]
This element represents a table which sets forth, by type of commodity, the outstanding notionals and weighted average remaining terms of the commodity derivatives, regardless of whether they are in a qualifying hedging relationship.
Derivative Assets Liabilities At Fair Value Net By Balance Sheet Classification And Type Table
Derivative Assets Liabilities At Fair Value Net By Balance Sheet Classification [Table Text Block]
This element represents a table which sets forth the fair value and balance sheet classification of derivative instruments at the balance sheet date separately for derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments and derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments.
Gain Loss In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income And Earnings On Effective Portion Of Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges Table
Gain Loss In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income And Earnings On Effective Portion Of Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Table Text Block]
This element represents tables which set forth, by type of derivative instrument, the gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and earnings and the income statement classification related to the effective portion of derivative instruments in qualifying cash flow hedging relationships for the periods indicated.
Gain Loss In Earnings On Ineffective Portion Of Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges Table
Gain Loss In Earnings On Ineffective Portion Of Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Table Text Block]
Gain Loss In Earnings On Ineffective Portion Of Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Table Text Block]
Gain Loss In Earnings On Non Hedging Instruments Table
Gain Loss In Earnings On Non Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
This element represents tables which set forth, by type of derivative instrument, the gains (losses) recognized in earnings and the income statement classification related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the periods indicated.
Schedule Of Impairment Expense [Table]
Schedule Of Impairment Expense [Table]
Schedule detailing impairment charges.
Other Impairment [Member]
Other Impairment [Member]
Represents the name of an asset or project for which impairment charges were recognized.
Asset Impairment Expense [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Expense [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Lump sum payment received for termination of PPA
Lump Sum Payment Received For Termination Of PPA
Lump Sum Payment Received For Termination Of PPA
Assets, fair value
CURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $126 and $134, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land
Land
Electric generation, distribution assets and other
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other Assets:
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investments in and advances to affiliates
Debt service reserves and other deposits
Debt service reserves and other deposits
Reserves set aside for servicing of debt, and other deposit assets.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $156 and $153, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Total other assets
Assets Noncurrent Excluding Property Plant And Equipment
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets, excluding property, plant and equipment, that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Non-recourse debt, including $255 and $267, respectively, related to variable interest entities
Recourse debt
Recourse Debt Current
The current portion of the entity's recourse debt. Recourse debt is direct borrowings by the Parent Company that is structurally subordinate to the affiliates' non-recourse debt.
Current liabilities of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Non-recourse debt, including $1,026 and $979, respectively, related to variable interest entities
Non Recourse Debt Non Current
The non-current portion of the entity's non-recourse debt. Non-recourse debt is secured by the capital stock, physical assets, contracts and cash flows of the related subsidiary. The risk is limited to the respective subsidiary business and is without recourse to the Parent Company and other subsidiaries.
Recourse debt
Recourse Debt Non Current
The non-current portion of the entity's recourse debt. Recourse debt is direct borrowings by the Parent Company that is structurally subordinate to the affiliates' non-recourse debt.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Total noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Contingencies and Commitments (see Note 9)
Commitments and Contingencies
Cumulative preferred stock of subsidiaries
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 814,347,602 issued and 723,221,508 outstanding at June 30, 2014 and 813,316,510 issued and 722,508,342 outstanding at December 31, 2013)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock, at cost (91,126,094 shares at June 30, 2014 and 90,808,168 shares at December 31, 2013)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total AES Corporation stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Components Of Other Income and Expense
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Unrealized Derivative Losses, Net [Member]
Unrealized Derivative Losses, Net [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Amortization Of Defined Benefit Pension Actuarial Loss, Net [Member]
Amortization Of Defined Benefit Pension Actuarial Loss, Net [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Available-For-Sale Securities, Net [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Net [Member]
Available-for-sale securities, net [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Non-regulated revenue
Regulated cost of sales
Non-regulated cost of sales
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES
Income tax expense
Other income
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net loss from disposal and impairments of discontinued businesses
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
Interest income
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2013-11 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2013-11 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2013-11 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New accounting pronouncement, estimated impact to Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
Gain Loss On Marketable Securities
Gain Loss On Marketable Securities [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Realized losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Realized Losses, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Other-than-temporary impairment of marketable securities
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Gross proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Silver Ridge - Italy [Member]
Silver Ridge - Italy [Member]
Silver Ridge - Italy [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Purchase Price Agreement
Equity Method Investment, Purchase Price Agreement
Equity Method Investment, Purchase Price Agreement
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold
ASSET IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member]
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member]
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member]
5.50% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
8.0% Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
8.0% Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
8.0% Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member]
Floating Rate Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
Three Percent Above Three Month LIBOR Floating Rate Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
Three Percent Above Three Month LIBOR Floating Rate Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Plus 275 Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan LIBOR Plus 275 Due 2018
Senior Unsecured Note Due 2015 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Note 775 Due 2015 [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Senior Unsecured Note Due 2016 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Note 975 Due 2016 [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Redeemed notes
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Interest rate on senior notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Issued senior notes
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
AES Cartagena [Member]
AES Cartagena [Member]
AES Cartagena [Member]
Dispositions
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract]
Cartagena generation capacity (MW)
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Generation Capacity
Represents the generation capacity of disposal group not considered discontinued operation.
Proceeds from sale of ownership interest in Cartagena
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Net Proceeds From Sale
Represents the proceeds from the sale of the disposal group not considered discontinued.
Pre-tax gain on disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Cartagena ownership interest sold
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Sold
Percentage of equity interest in business disposed.
Cartagena ownership interest prior to sale
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Prior To Sale
Represents the ownership interest prior to the sale of the disposal group not considered discontinued.
Acquirer's option to purchase additional ownership interest in Cartagena
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Interest Available For Purchase At Option Of Acquirer
Represents the additional ownership interest that is available for purchase by the acquirer.
Term of buyer option to purchase Company's remaining interest
Buyer Option to Purchase Company's Remaining Interest, Term
Buyer Option to Purchase Company's Remaining Interest, Term
Company's continuing ownership interest extension period (beyond one year)
Company's Continuing Ownership Interest Extension Period
Company's Continuing Ownership Interest Extension Period
FINANCING RECEIVABLES
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Fair value hierarchy for recurring measurements table
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Derivatives Level 3 Rollforward Table
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
This element represents, for the fair value measurement of derivative assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs)
Significant unobservable inputs, recurring
Fair Value Schedule Of Unobservable Inputs [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure summarizing the unobservable inputs used to measure Level 3 financial instruments.
Fair value hierarchy for nonrecurring measurements table
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Fair value schedule of unobservable inputs, nonrecurring
Fair Value Schedule Of Unobservable Inputs Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure summarizing the unobservable inputs used to value level 3 nonrecurring measurements.
Financial instruments not measured at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Not Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the financial instruments not carried on the balance sheet at fair value by class and level of within the fair value hierarchy.
Income from operations of discontinued businesses, income tax expense
Gain/(loss) from disposal of discontinued businesses, income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
PENSION PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
EPS Reconciliation Table
Earnings Per Share Table Details [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders (Income)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders (Shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock options (Shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Restricted stock units (Shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted Earnings Per Share (Income)
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Diluted
Income from continuing operations attributable to the parent plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Diluted Earnings Per Share (Shares)
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Shares of common stock issued under the Company's profit sharing plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures