Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)- (Less than)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
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 AFS securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
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 Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)- (Less than)
Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
CURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $103 and $95, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory (see Note 2)
Inventory, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Assets of held-for-sale businesses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, 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 (see Note 6)
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Debt service reserves and other deposits
Other Restricted Assets, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $100 and $97, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Service concession assets, net of accumulated amortization of $52 and $34, respectively
Service Concession Assets
Service Concession Assets
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, 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
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
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.
Non-recourse debt, including $247 and $261, respectively, related to variable interest entities (see Note 7)
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.
Liabilities of held-for-sale businesses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
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.
Non-recourse debt, including $1,503 and $1,539, respectively, related to variable interest entities (see Note 7)
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.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities (see Note 9)
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Noncurrent liabilities of held-for-sale businesses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable stock of subsidiaries
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
EQUITY (see Note 10)
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; 815,894,592 issued and 658,997,660 outstanding at March 31, 2016 and 815,846,621 issued and 666,808,790 outstanding at December 31, 2015)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost (156,896,932 shares at March 31, 2016 and 149,037,831 at December 31, 2015)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total AES Corporation stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Eletropaulo [Domain]
Eletropaulo [Domain]
Eletropaulo [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Regulatory Liability [Domain]
Regulatory Liability [Domain]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
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
Obligations made by the Parent Company associated with non-recourse debt
Contractual Obligation
Schedule Of Contingent Contractual Obligations [Table]
Schedule Of Contingent Contractual Obligations [Table]
Schedule summarizing the Parent Company's contingent contractual obligations.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [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.
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
No. 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.
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Letter of credit fee percentage paid
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)
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
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Class of Stock Disclosure [Abstract]
Class of Stock Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
sale of shares by noncontrolling interest
sale of shares by noncontrolling interest
sale of shares by noncontrolling interest
Sale of shares by noncontrolling interest, per share
Sale of shares by noncontrolling interest, per share
Sale of shares by noncontrolling interest, per share
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Fuel and other raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Spare parts and supplies
Inventory, Supplies, Net of Reserves
Total
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
PENSION PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
DPLER [Member]
DPLER [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Kelanitissa [Member]
Kelanitissa [Member]
Kelanitissa [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
UK Wind Projects [Member]
UK Wind Projects [Member]
UK Wind Projects [Member]
Armenia Mountain [Member]
Armenia Mountain [Member]
Armenia Mountain [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
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]
Proceeds from the sale of businesses, net of cash sold
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Sale of ownership in subsidiary percent
Divestiture Of Ownership In Subsidiary Percent
Represents the Company's percentage ownership interest in the subsidiary being divested.
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss)
Net proceeds received from sale of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Generation Capacity Mega Watts
Generation Capacity Mega Watts
Generation Capacity Mega Watts
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Sold
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Sold
Percentage of equity interest in business disposed.
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Generation Capacity
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Generation Capacity
Represents the generation capacity of disposal group not considered discontinued operation.
Proceeds from sale of ownership interest
Proceeds from sale of ownership interest
Proceeds from sale of ownership interest
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Pre-tax loss of disposed businesses, Excluding gain on disposal, included in continuing operations
Pre-tax loss of disposed businesses, Excluding gain on disposal, included in continuing operations
Pre-tax loss of disposed businesses, excluding gain on disposal, included in continuing operations
Receivables [Abstract]
FINANCING RECEIVABLES
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Altai [Domain]
Altai [Domain]
Altai [Domain]
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income [Line Items]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table]
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Interest
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Interest
Gain On Sale Of Assets
Gain On Sale Of Assets
Amount of gain on sale or disposal of assets.
Other Nonoperating Income
Other Nonoperating Income
Other income
Other Income
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]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Andes - Generation [Member]
Andes - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
BRAZIL
BRAZIL
MCAC - Generation [Member]
MCAC - Generation [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
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
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 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
Total Assets
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
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
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
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
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Disposition of businesses
Noncontrolling Interest Decrease Due To Disposition Of Businesses
Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance due to disposition of businesses.
Purchase 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
Dividends, Common Stock
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
noncontrolling interest, increase from 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
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
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 [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [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.
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME
Available-for-sale securities activity:
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of $0 income tax for all periods
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periods
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
Foreign currency translation activity:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periods
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
Derivative activity:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in derivative fair value, net of income tax benefit of $21 and $17, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $3 and $(2), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Total change in fair value of derivatives
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 $0 income tax for all periods
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 net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, net of $0 income tax for all periods
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) of $(1) and $(3), 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)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive loss 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
Common Stock Dividends [Abstract]
Common Stock Dividends [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosures [Table]
Income Tax Disclosures [Table]
Income Tax Disclosures [Table]
Chilean tax reform [Axis]
Chilean tax reform [Axis]
Chilean tax reform [Axis]
Chilean tax reform [Domain]
Chilean tax reform [Domain]
[Domain] for Chilean tax reform [Axis]
Chilean tax reform [Member]
Chilean tax reform [Member]
Chilean tax reform [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
CHILE
CHILE
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Tax Disclosures [Table]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
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]
share repurchase program CIC buyback [Domain]
share repurchase program CIC buyback [Domain]
share repurchase program CIC buyback [Domain]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
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
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
AES US Investment, Inc. [Member]
AES US Investment, Inc. [Member]
AES US Investment, Inc. [Member]
La Caisse de depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) [Member]
La Caisse de depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) [Member]
La Caisse de depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) [Member]
AES US Holdings, LLC [Member]
AES US Holdings, LLC [Member]
AES US Holdings, LLC [Member]
Mitsui Ltd [Member]
Mitsui Ltd [Member]
Mitsui Ltd [Member]
Nebras Power Q.S.C [Member]
Nebras Power Q.S.C [Member]
Nebras Power Q.S.C [Member]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited [Member]
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited [Member]
Electricity Generating Public Company Limited [Member]
International Finance Corporation [Member]
International Finance Corporation [Member]
International Finance Corporation [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Masinloc Subsidiary [Member]
Masinloc Subsidiary [Member]
Masinloc Subsidiary [Member]
Jordan [Member]
Jordan [Member]
Jordan [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. [Member]
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. [Member]
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. [Member]
IPP4 [Member]
IPP4 [Member]
IPP4 [Member]
Dominican Republic [Member]
Dominican Republic [Member]
Dominican Republic
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Capital Contributions From Noncontrolling Interests
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
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
Sale Agreement, 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
Investment Options, acquisition percentage
Investment Options, acquisition percentage
Investment Options, acquisition percentage
Investment Options, Exercise Price
Investment Options, Exercise Price
sales agreement, Buyer option to purchase ownership interest, exercised
sales agreement, Buyer option to purchase ownership interest, exercised
sales agreement, Buyer option to purchase ownership interest, exercised
Gain on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary, Recorded to APIC
Gain on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary, Recorded to APIC
Gain on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary, Recorded to APIC
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Future Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership by noncontrolling owner once transaction is complete
Future Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership by noncontrolling owner once transaction is complete
Future Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership by noncontrolling owner once transaction is complete
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Issuance Costs Not Expensed
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Issuance Costs Not Expensed
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received Per Transaction
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received Per Transaction
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary
Taxes and transaction costs recognized in equity
Taxes and transaction costs recognized in equity
Taxes and transaction costs recognized in equity
Reduction of Retain Earnings for difference between Fair Value and book value of shares sold
Reduction of Retain Earnings for difference between Fair Value and book value of shares sold
Reduction of Retain Earnings for difference between Fair Value and book value of shares sold
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
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
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
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]
Gener Subsidiary [Member]
Gener Subsidiary [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Sul Subsidiary [Member]
Sul Subsidiary [Member]
Sul Subsidiary [Member]
Cochrane Subsidiary [Member]
Cochrane Subsidiary [Member]
Cochrane Subsidiary [Member]
Ventanas [Member]
Ventanas [Member]
Ventanas [Member]
Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member]
Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member]
Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member]
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
DPL Subsidiary [Member]
DPL Subsidiary [Member]
Description of legal entity
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt defaults at risk of causing cross default
Debt defaults at risk of causing cross default
debt defaults at risk of causing cross default
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Issued new debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Repayments of Debt
Repayments of Debt
Schedule of other Income and other expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other Income and other expense [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of other Income and other expense [Table]
Financing Receivables Table
Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of financing receivables.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Other Contract [Member]
Other Contract [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.
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Unrealized Derivative Losses, Net [Member]
Unrealized Derivative Losses, Net [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
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
Electrical Generation Revenue
Regulated cost of sales
Cost of Transmission
Non-regulated cost of sales
Electric Production Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: (Income) from operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Shareholders' Equity Class [Axis]
Shareholders' Equity Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Shareholders' Equity Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Shareholders' Equity Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Fair value hierarchy for recurring measurements table
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) measured on a recurring basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation Table
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Derivative Assets, Significant unobservable inputs
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Fair value hierarchy for nonrecurring measurements table
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
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.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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
Gain on sale of businesses
Impairment expenses
Asset Impairment Charges
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
(Reversals of) provisions for contingencies
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
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 Accrued Taxes Payable
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 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 (increase) 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
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Issuance of recourse debt
Issuance Of Recourse Debt
Cash inflows associated with the issuance of recourse debt.
Repayments of recourse debt
Repayments Of Recourse Debt
Cash outflows associated with repayments 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 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
Proceeds from the sale of redeemable stock of subsidiaries
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) provided by 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
Increase (decrease) in cash of held-for-sale businesses
Increase (Decrease) in cash for Held-for-sale businesses
Increase (Decrease) in cash for Held-for-sale businesses
Total decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
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 and other liabilities
Noncash, Capital Lease, Amount of Consideration
Noncash, Capital Lease, Amount of Consideration
Dividends declared but not yet paid
Dividends Payable
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table]
Solar Spain [Member]
Solar Spain [Member]
Solar Spain [Member]
guacolda [Member]
guacolda [Member]
guacolda [Member]
Investment Holding [Axis]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Investment [Domain]
Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Silver Ridge Power [Member]
Silver Ridge- Puerto Rico [Member]
Silver Ridge- Puerto Rico [Member]
Silver Ridge- Puerto Rico [Member]
Silver Ridge - Italy [Member]
Silver Ridge - Italy [Member]
Silver Ridge - Italy [Member]
Silver Ridge- Italy and Spain [Member]
Silver Ridge- Italy and Spain [Member]
Silver Ridge- Italy and Spain [Member]
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. --
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Revenue
Operating margin
Gross Profit
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Argentina, Pesos
Argentina, Pesos
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Other unspecified currency [Domain]
Other unspecified currency [Domain]
Other unspecified currency [Domain]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Cross currency derivatives [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Equity, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Fair Value Derivative Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]
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.
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk
Fair Value Inputs, Entity Credit Risk
Fair Value Inputs, Entity Credit Risk
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
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]
Other derivative Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
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]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
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 Asset [Abstract]
Derivative Assets, Gross
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
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 Liability [Abstract]
Derivative Liabilities, Gross
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative, net liability position, present value
Derivative, net liability position, present value
The present value amounts of derivative instruments that contain credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position at the end of the reporting period
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
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
Liability, Formerly Accounted for as a Derivative, to be Amortized into Earnings
Liability, Formerly Accounted for as a Derivative, to be Amortized into Earnings
Liability, Formerly Accounted for as a Derivative, to be Amortized into Earnings
Inventory Balance By Type
Schedule of Inventory, Noncurrent [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]
Schedule other operating expense [Table]
Schedule other operating expense [Table]
Settled Litigation [Member]
Settled Litigation [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Schedule of other expense [Line Items]
Schedule of other operating expense [Line Items]
Schedule of other operating expense [Line Items]
Legal settlement
Legal settlement
Legal settlement
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Other Expenses
Other Expenses
Interest Rate And Cross Currency Derivatives By Type Table
Interest Rate, Cross Currency Swap, and Foreign Currency Derivatives By Type [Table Text Block] [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. As well as, 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.
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 Effective and Ineffective 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 and ineffective portion of derivative instruments in qualifying cash flow hedging relationships for the periods indicated.
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.
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 gain (loss), income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Impairment or Disposal of Tangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
ASSET IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
Schedule Of Contingent Contractual Obligations [Table Text Block]
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.
Contingent Contractual Obligations
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
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. --
Derivative Tables [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Unidad de Fomento (funds code)
Unidad de Fomento (funds code)
Contracts Subject To Netting Arrangements [Member]
Derivative By Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Foreign Currency Options [ Member]
Foreign Exchange Option [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.
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).
Libor and Euribor [Member]
Libor and Euribor [Member]
Libor and Euribor [Member]
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.
Euro EUR [Member]
Euro EUR [Member]
Euro (EUR) derivative instrument.
Colombian Peso COP [Member]
Colombian Peso COP [Member]
Colombian Peso (COP) derivative instrument.
Philippine Peso PHP [Member]
Philippine Peso PHP [Member]
Philippine Peso (PHP) 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]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivatives, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Maturity Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Weighted Average Remaining Term (less than 1 for Foreign Currency Derivatives for Chilean Peso, Chilean Unidad de Fomento, 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
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Schedules of Dilutive Securities [Table]
Schedules of Dilutive Securities [Table]
Schedules of Dilutive Securities [Table]
Dilutive Securities [Axis]
Dilutive Securities [Axis]
Dilutive Securities [Axis]
Dilutive Securities [Domain]
Dilutive Securities [Domain]
[Domain] for Dilutive Securities [Axis]
Equity Option [Member]
Equity Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Schedules of Dilutive Securities [Line Items]
Schedules of Dilutive Securities [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedules of Dilutive Securities [Table]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Options and Restrictive Stock Units
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Options and Restrictive Stock Units
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.
Sogrinsk [Domain]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Materiality threshold for cash distribution from business to Parent
Materiality threshold for cash distribution from business to Parent
Materiality threshold for cash distribution from business to Parent
Debt Default, Short-term Debt, Amount
Debt Default, Short-term Debt, Amount
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
Net Assets
Regulated Revenue [Member]
Regulated Revenue [Member]
Regulated revenue.
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Environmental [Member]
Environmental [Member]
Environmental [Member]
Litigation [Member]
Litigation [Member]
Litigation [Member]
Environmental Contingencies
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Liability recorded for projected environmental remediation costs
Litigation Contingencies
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Minimum potential loss
Maximum potential loss
Aggregate reserves for claims deemed both probable and reasonably estimable
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
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.
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
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]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
East Bend DPL [Member]
East Bend DPL [Member]
East Bend DPL [Member]
Ebute [Member]
Ebute [Member]
Ebute [Member]
Other Entity [Member]
Other Entity [Member]
Other Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
UK Wind (Newfield) [Member]
UK Wind (Newfield) [Member]
UK Wind (Newfield) [Member]
Cameroon [Member]
Cameroon [Member]
Cameroon [Member]
Entek [Member]
Entek [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Saurashtra [Member]
Saurashtra [Member]
Saurashtra, a subsidiary of the Company.
Buffalo Gap [Member]
Buffalo Gap [Member]
Buffalo Gap [Member]
buffalo gap II [Member] [Member]
buffalo gap II [Member] [Member]
buffalo gap II [Member] [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, 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]
Foreign currency derivatives [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Unobservable Inputs [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Pre-tax Operating Margin, Percent
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Pre-tax Operating Margin, Percent
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
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
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Other Nonoperating Expense
Other Nonoperating Expense
Goodwill impairment expense
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Table
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Segment Geographical [Domain]
Argentina [Member]
ARGENTINA
CAMEROON
CAMEROON
Brazil [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing receivable
Financing Receivable, Net
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [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]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Recourse Debt [Member]
Recourse Debt [Member]
Recourse Debt [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
7.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] [Member]
7.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] [Member]
7.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member] [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member] [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member] [Member]
5.5% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] [Member]
5.5% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] [Member]
5.5% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] [Member]
5.5% Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member] [Member]
5.5% Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member] [Member]
5.5% Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member] [Member]
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2015 [Member]
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2015 [Member]
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2015 [Member]
9.75% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member] [Domain]
9.75% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member] [Domain]
9.75% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member] [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Note 775 Due 2015 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Note 775 Due 2015 [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Senior Unsecured Note 975 Due 2016 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Note 975 Due 2016 [Member]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
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
5.50% Percent Senior Notes Due 2025 [Domain]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2025 [Domain]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2025 [Domain]
8.0% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Domain]
8.0% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Domain]
8.0% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Domain]
8% senior unsecured notes due 2017 and 2020 [Member]
8% senior unsecured notes due 2017 and 2020 [Member]
8% senior unsecured notes due 2017 and 2020 [Member]
Redeemed notes
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Interest rate on senior notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Issued senior notes
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Debt Instruments, notices to call, number
Debt Instruments, notices to call, number
Debt Instruments, notices to call, number
Debt Instrument, Notice Call to Retire Notes
Debt Instrument, Notice Call to Retire Notes
Debt Instrument, Notice Call to Retire Notes
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Value added tax
Value Added Tax Receivable, Noncurrent
Accounts receivable - noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-recourse debt
Non-Recourse Debt
Recourse debt
Recourse Debt Total
Recourse debt is direct borrowings by the Parent Company that is structurally subordinate to the affiliates non-recourse debt.
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
DISPOSITIONS AND HELD-FOR-SALE BUSINESSES
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
buffalo gap III [Member]
buffalo gap III [Member]
buffalo gap III [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other comprehensive income - Derivative activity [Member]
Other comprehensive income - Derivative activity [Member]
Other comprehensive income - Derivative activity [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income- Foreign currency translation activity [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income- Foreign currency translation activity [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income- Foreign currency translation activity [Member]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Trading Securities [Member]
Trading Securities [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Government debt securities [Domain]
Government debt securities [Domain]
Government debt securities [Domain]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value Measurements With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis 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.
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Realized Losses, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
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]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting 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 Parent
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders (Shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
DilutiveSecuritiesEffectOnBasicEPS, per diluted share
DilutiveSecuritiesEffectOnBasicEPS,Convertible Securities, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive convertible securities, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
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
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive Restricted Stock Units, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive Restricted Stock Units, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive Restricted Stock Units, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive Stock Options, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive Stock Options, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic EPS, dilutive Stock Options, per diluted share
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
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)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
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]
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [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
INVENTORY
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments In and Advances to Affiliates Financial Information
Schedule of Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Line Items]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of Non-recourse debt [Table]
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.
Schedule Of Impairment Expense [Table]
Schedule Of Impairment Expense [Table]
Schedule detailing impairment charges.
UK Wind Development Projects [Domain]
UK Wind Development Projects [Domain]
UK Wind Development Projects [Domain]
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.
Goodwill Impairment Test, Number of Wind Projects
Goodwill Impairment Test, Number of Wind Projects
Goodwill Impairment Test, Number of Wind Projects
number of projects no longer being pursued
number of projects no longer being pursued
number of projects no longer being pursued
number of impaired projects
number of impaired projects
number of impaired projects
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Divestiture Of Ownership In Subsidiary Percent
Assets, fair value
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standard Update 2015-03 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2015-03 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2015-03 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2014-05 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2014-05 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2014-05 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2015-02 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2015-02 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2015-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Current, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Current, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Number of deliverables in an agreement
Number of deliverables in an agreement
Number of deliverables in an agreement
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Current Period Disclosures, Revenue Recognized, Amount
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Current Period Disclosures, Revenue Recognized, Amount
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
New Accounting Pronouncement, Transition Guidance Not Significant or Not Practical
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effect of Change in Accounting Principle, Net of Taxes
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Service Concession Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
Service Concession Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
Service Concession Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
Common stock, par value (in dollars 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 - noncurrent, 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.
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Table [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Table [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Unfunded pension obligation, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Other comprehensive income (loss), before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Other comprehensive income (loss), before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Collection of Other Receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Other Receivables
Payments to Suppliers
Payments to Suppliers
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]
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
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Cross Currency [Domain]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
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]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements [Abstract]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements [Abstract]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Issues
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Issues
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Liabilities Transfers In
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.
Gain/Loss Tables (IncludingAOCI to be recognized in next 12 months [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Income Statement And Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Non-regulated cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
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]
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]
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
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
Electric Production Expense
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
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue:
Electric Revenue [Abstract]
Regulated
Electrical Distribution Revenue
Non-Regulated
Total revenue
Electric Revenue
Cost of Sales:
Cost of Goods Sold, Electric [Abstract]
Regulated
Non-Regulated
Total cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold, Electric
Operating margin
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other expense
Other income
Gain on sale of businesses
Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Asset impairment expense
Other non-operating expense
Income tax expense
Net equity in earnings of affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
NET INCOME
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Earnings Per Share, Basic
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING (in shares)
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)